Maltodextrin is gluten-free as long as the ingredient list

Alex00124 Apr, 2023Science

To make maltodextrin, manufacturers pass starch through a process called hydrolysis. Hydrolysis uses water, enzymes and acids to break down starch into smaller pieces, resulting in a white powder made of sugar molecules. People with celiac disease should be aware that maltodextrin may contain traces of gluten, and wheat is a source of starch. However, according to the Beyond Celiac charity, maltodextrin is gluten-free as long as the ingredient list doesn't contain the word wheat.