On Wed, 1 Sep 2004 15:16:03 -0400, Roger Zoul
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:::: What is maltodextrin?
:::
::: http://www.lcgcmag.com/lcgc/article/...l.jsp?id=98511
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::: "Maltodextrin is an easily digested carbohydrate made from
::: cornstarch....derived from corn or potato."
:::
::: Hope this helps.
:::
::: Yvonne
::
:: OK
::
:: Is it bad for you? To be avoided on a low carb diet?

It's a source of carbs, so if you get too much of it, then yes, it may
foil
your LC WOE.



It's also very high on the Glycemic Index scale.

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Bob in CT
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