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Splenda = Maltodextrin and sucralose?!?

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#1

OK, I just got a shock. For some reason I was motivated to look at the ingredients on the Splenda box, and there were only two listed: Maltodextrin and Sucralose, in that order. So I ran over to my pantry and checked out my cannister of Equal. Once again, two ingredients: Maltodextrin and Aspartame, in that order. Then I ran over and looked at the listed carbs on Surge: Maltodextrin and sucralose.


WTF?!? Is my sugar substitute that I have been using to avoid carbs the same mix of high-glycemic carbs that JB put into Surge? If it’s not, someone please explain to me how I made such an idiotic mistake.

#2

All artificial sweetners are way to concentrated in pure form to “measure”, so they are “diluted” with maltodextrin for ease of measuring 1 serving. The amount of maltodextrin in 1 serving of artificial sweetener is miniscule and is less than 1 gram and therfore, by FDA rules, can be listed as calorie free, which for all practicle purposes, is correct.

#3

Is the sucralose not listed first? it is the primary ingredient. the maltodextrin is in there but not in significant amounts. so chill.

#4

is there something wrong with maltodextrin? Ive been making my own post-workout shakes and have been using half dextrose/half maltodextrin to come up with 40 grams of carbs…is this a bad idea?

#5

Nah Goldberg, the malodextrin was first, as I pointed out above.


Thanks for giving me the lowdown Heb. I was just surprised that malodextrin would be the first ingredient, which means, I think, that it is over 1/2 malodextrin by weight – right? (Only two ingredients listed, malodextrin and sucralose, with malodextrin listed first, and the ingredients must be listed in order of the amount in the product).

#6

Maltodextrin is great for post-workout shakes because of its high GI. I was more concerned because I have been using it as a sweetener on cottage cheese and whatnot, when I don’t want a high GI carb or any other extra carbs.