Polydextrose Acts as A Sugar Substitute and Reduces Calorie Content in Food
Polydextrose is made up of carbohydrates and dextrose that form a polymer. It is made from naturally occurring components. Polydextrose is responsible for restriction in digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract due to the complex linkage distribution in its branched structure. Polydextrose is taken by mouth for diabetes, prediabetes, and constipation. It is safe when taken by mouth in doses of less than 50 grams per day and is unsafe when taken by mouth in doses of more than 50 grams or daily doses of more than 90 grams. It may cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and intestinal gas (flatulence). It is also used as a prebiotic. Polydextrose is a food ingredient considered as a synthetic polymer of glucose. The United States Food and Drug Association and Health Canada classified polydextrose as a soluble fiber in 2013 as a food ingredient. The pressure to make products healthier is constantly increasing, making it the right time to improve ...