Comparing E1200 - Polydextrose vs E1400 - Dextrin
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Popular questions
Is polydextrose bad for you?
No—major regulators (e.g., FDA, EFSA) consider it safe as a food additive and soluble fiber; large amounts may cause gas, bloating, or a laxative effect in some people.
Does polydextrose raise blood sugar?
It has a very low glycemic impact because it’s largely non‑digestible and provides about 1 kcal/g, so it typically does not significantly raise blood glucose.
Polydextrose what is it?
A synthetic, soluble fiber made by polymerizing glucose with small amounts of sorbitol and citric acid (E1200), used as a bulking agent, humectant, stabilizer, and thickener.
What is polydextrose fiber?
It’s a low‑digestible soluble fiber that adds bulk and slight sweetness to foods, helps boost fiber content, and is partially fermented in the gut.
Is polydextrose good for you?
It can help increase fiber intake and reduce calories/sugar in foods, which may support digestive regularity and weight management; tolerance varies, and excessive intake can cause GI discomfort.
Is dextrin bad for you?
Food-grade dextrin (E1400) is considered safe by major regulators (ADI not specified); it is short starch chains used as carriers/thickeners. Very high intakes may add carbohydrates or cause mild gas/bloating, and people sensitive to wheat should check the source.
What is wheat dextrin?
Wedge dextrin is dextrin made from wheat starch, typically a non-viscous soluble fiber used as a bulking agent and in fiber supplements.
Is dextrin gluten free?
Dextrin itself is gluten-free, but if it is made from wheat it can contain trace gluten unless purified; choose products labeled gluten-free if you have celiac disease.
Is wheat dextrin gluten free?
It can be—many wheat dextrin products are processed to remove gluten and meet the <20 ppm gluten-free standard, but it is not guaranteed unless the label says gluten-free.
What is cluster dextrin?
Cluster dextrin (highly branched cyclic dextrin) is a specialized form of dextrin made from amylopectin that forms cyclic, branched glucose chains, used in sports drinks for rapid gastric emptying and steady carbohydrate delivery.