Ingredient
Tapioca Dextrin
What is Tapioca Dextrin?
Tapioca Dextrin is a modified starch derived from tapioca, which is the starch extracted from the cassava root. It is produced by applying heat and acids or enzymes to the starch, breaking it down into smaller carbohydrate molecules.
Tapioca Dextrin is commonly used in food products as a thickening agent or to improve texture. While generally recognized as safe, the evidence on its health impact is limited. Some people prefer to avoid modified starches due to concerns about processing, but there is no conclusive evidence of significant health risks.
When you see Tapioca Dextrin on a label, it is typically being used to help improve a product's consistency or to prevent ingredients from separating.
Commonly found in: candies, snack foods, baked goods, sauces, dressings
Tapioca Dextrin is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Research on Tapioca Dextrin is limited, but it is widely used without significant evidence of harm.
Tapioca Dextrin is plant-based and suitable for a vegan diet.
Sources: Everything Added to Food in the United States (EAFUS)
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Modified starch.
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