Thursday, 7 January 2010

What are Maltodextrin, Aspartame, Oligofructose?

Dextrins are carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch. They are produced from starch from enzymes such as amylases (similar to what happens in human body).

Aspartame is a sugar substitute (E951). It was first approved by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in 1980.

Oligofructose is contained in some flavoured yoghurts. It is a healthy way of sweetening food and drinks - it's useful for people on calorie controlled diets.

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