"For example, maltodextrin either can be moderately sweet or have hardly any flavor at all. Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is produced from starch and is usually found as a creamy-white hygroscopic powder. Maltodextrin is easily digestible, being absorbed as rapidly as glucose."
it's weird they say no additives or preservative or sugars....but it seems like this is a 'sugar'...
so it would not be good, right?
any input?
Does anyone have a powder vitamin mix their like?
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All-One Vitamin powder is one of the best. I've not looked at it lately, but it has been on my mind as I'm looking for less expensive sources.
You might be able to ask them if they know, specifically, the source and if it is ALWAYS the same source. AND if it is free of pesticides or herbicides.
From All-One, you may get a good answer and feel comfortable.
Mixed in with vitamins, in a tiny amount, it may be fine. But, often it's used to add a sweet taste and we really just don't need that. IF from corn, it plays tricks on our brains and insulin levels, too.
Maltodextrin is a form of sugar, yes. It is manufactured from:
* barley (and would, therefore, contain gluten) - or
* corn (usually GMO, meaning genetically modified and best to avoid. They do not have to tell you if it is a GMO ingredient) - or
* other plant sugars such as beets, potatoes, rice, etc. - even plant fibers.
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Most often, most manufacturers don't even know for certain what the source is for a particular product - unless you have their word on that and are assured of their quality control measures.
It can vary from batch to batch, depending upon what was cheapest on the market at the time of manufacture.
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From a type of cactus, Agave syrup (in tiny amounts) or Stevia are good choices for sweeteners from the earth with minimal processing. Agave has a low glycemic index and that's good but if you are battling candida, it's best to avoid.
Otherwise, in a small amount after a meal with a complex treat like berries, agave may be just fine. Our bodies require some forms of sugar to function. The brain, especially, uses it as fuel, mostly from the more complex carbs, though, or after a meal with protein, good fats and veggies so that it all works together.
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