maltodextrin
Processed food filler
Maltodextrin is a white powder derived from starch, used as a food additive for thickening, binding, or adding bulk.
It dissolves quickly and has a neutral taste, appearing in processed foods from sports drinks to salad dressings.
Despite coming from corn, rice, or potato starch, it's highly processed and has a high glycemic index: Check the label—maltodextrin is often hiding in "natural" products.
Chained sugar molecule
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
- amyloseLinear glucose chain
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
saccharide · monosaccharide · disaccharide · glycemic · carbohydrate · polymer · enzymatic · corn starch
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
- texturizerProduct altering surface feel
- binding agentSubstance that unifies components
carrier · shelf life · mouthfeel · viscosity · powder · instant · encapsulation · spray-dried
Sustained effort capacity
- fuelEnergy source material
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- performanceCarrying out a task
workout · supplement · calories · marathon · cycling · electrolyte · gel · sports drink
Moderate in intensity
- neutralNot favoring any side
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- sweetenerAdditive reducing bitterness
- sugar substituteNon-caloric sweetening agent
bland · palatable · corn syrup solids · subtle · confectionery · beverage · flavoring
Concentrated amino acid supplement
- infant formulaCommercial breastmilk replacement
- beer brewingProducing fermented malt drinks
- energy gelPortable athletic fuel packet
- meal replacementProduct substituting for eating
sports nutrition · processed food · seasoning blend · sauce · dressing · frozen dessert · snack food · pharmaceutical
polysaccharide
Chained sugar molecule
hydrolysis · saccharide · monosaccharide · disaccharide · glycemic · carbohydrate · polymer · enzymatic · corn starch · tapioca
thickener
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
- texturizerProduct altering surface feel
binding agent · carrier · shelf life · mouthfeel · viscosity · powder · instant · encapsulation · spray-dried · solubility
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
performance · workout · supplement · calories · marathon · cycling · electrolyte · gel · sports drink · quick-release
mild
Moderate in intensity
sugar substitute · bland · palatable · corn syrup solids · subtle · confectionery · beverage · flavoring
protein powder
Concentrated amino acid supplement
- infant formulaCommercial breastmilk replacement
- beer brewingProducing fermented malt drinks
- energy gelPortable athletic fuel packet
meal replacement · sports nutrition · processed food · seasoning blend · sauce · dressing · frozen dessert · snack food · pharmaceutical · cosmetics
maltodextrinwhole grains
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
fresh produce · brown rice · whole oats · whole food · whole foods
maltodextrininulin
Plant-derived soluble fiber
soluble fiber · fiber · dietary fiber · complex carbohydrate · complex carbohydrates
maltodextrinsuperfood
Nutrient-dense dietary buzzword
leafy greens · vegetables · fruits · legumes · nuts