Maltodextrin
A highly processed carbohydrate from starch, used as a filler and thickener. It raises blood sugar quickly.
Maltodextrin is a powder made by breaking down corn, rice, potato or wheat starch. It bulks up products and improves texture.
CleanPlate verdict
It has a high glycaemic index and little nutritional value. Worth watching in health drinks and protein products where it often appears high on the list.
Worth watching
CleanPlate rating
Also listed asMaltodextrin
TypeCarbohydrate
RatingWorth watching
Rated products with it54
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Found in
Products we've rated that list Maltodextrin, best first.
- BA3Slurrp Farm Classic Masala Millet Hakka Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (531.2mg per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Good - CA2Slurrp Farm Mild Masala Millet Hakka Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
- +Green flag: Source of protein (9.3g)
Good - [F]BB3Bournvita Chocolate Nutrition Drink MixFortified
- −Red flag: High added sugar (32.2g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Good - CB3Cheffin Spicy Kimchi Flavoured Instant Noodles Kit
- −Red flag: High sodium (1451.5mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Good - [F]BB4Munch Choco Fills CerealFortified
- −Red flag: High added sugar (25.9g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Fair - CB3Saffola Classic Masala Oats
- −Red flag: High sodium (2089mg per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Good - CB4Britannia NutriChoice Digestive High-Fibre Biscuit
- −Red flag: High added sugar (12.1g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10.3g)
Fair - CB4Crunchex Chilli Tadka Potato Wafers
- −Red flag: High sodium (967mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.4g)
Fair - [F]BC4Gimi Gimi Fiery Hot Veg Korean Ramen NoodlesFortified
- −Red flag: High sodium (1160mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
Fair - [F]BC4Gimi Gimi Soulful Umami Veg Korean Ramen NoodlesFortified
- −Red flag: High sodium (1680mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
Fair - BC4Gimi Gimi Veg Carbonara Korean Ramen Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1200mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
Fair - DB3Lay's Spanish Tomato Tango Flavour Chips
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.9g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Fair - CB4Saffola Masala Oats Veggie Twist
- −Red flag: High sodium (1940mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Fair - DB3Too Yumm Lightly Salted Gourmet Potato Chips
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.1g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Fair - CB4WickedGud Masala No Maida Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (928.8mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (5.6g)
Fair - CC42PM Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1330mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.7g)
Fair - CC42PM Mushroom Cheese Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1250mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
Fair - DB4Bingo Original Style Chilli Potato Chips
- −Red flag: High sodium (824.6mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.2g)
Fair - CC4Ching's Secret Hot & Spicy Korean Ramen Soupy Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1464.3mg per 100g)
Fair - CC4Ching's Secret Kimchi Korean Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1506.2mg per 100g)
Fair - CC4Ching's Secret Kimchi Korean Ramen Soupy Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1534.8mg per 100g)
Fair - CC4Ching's Secret Spicy Veg Korean Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1457.5mg per 100g)
Fair - CC4Knorr Korean Ramen Gochujang Chicken Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1944mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (6.6g)
Fair - CC4Wai Wai Masala Delight Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1620mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
Fair - CC4Wai Wai Ready To Eat Chicken Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1360mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
Fair - CC4Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1648mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
Fair - CC4WickedGud 3X Chilli Chicken Korean Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1306.6mg per 100g)
Fair - CC4WickedGud Korean Chilli Cheese Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains BHA
- −Red flag: High sodium (1595.7mg per 100g)
Fair - [F]CC4Yippee Magic Masala Instant Noodles with Added VeggiesFortified
- −Red flag: High sodium (1247.1mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10.7g)
Fair - EC3Bingo Tedhe Medhe Masala Tadka Crisps
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (15.5g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Poor - CD4Britannia Treat Jim Jam Sandwich Crème Biscuits
- −Red flag: Contains Carmoisine
- −Red flag: High added sugar (31.9g per 100g)
Poor - EB4Kurkure Masala Munch Crisps
- −Red flag: High sodium (694mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (15.1g)
Poor - EB4Kurkure Puffcorn Yummy Cheese Puffs
- −Red flag: High sodium (720mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (12.2g)
Poor - DC4Lay's American Style Cream & Onion Potato Chips
- −Red flag: High sodium (643mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.9g)
Poor - DC4Lay's Chile Limon Flavour Potato Chips
- −Red flag: High sodium (987mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (15.1g)
Poor - DC4Lay's India's Magic Masala Potato Chips
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (663mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Lay's West Indies Hot n Sweet Chilli Flavour Potato Chips
- −Red flag: High sodium (664mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.4g)
Poor - DC4Maggi Spicy Cheesy Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (804.6mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10.7g)
Poor - DC4Maggi Spicy Cheesy Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (880mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.4g)
Poor - DC4Maggi Spicy Manchurian Instant Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1333.6mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (13g)
Poor - DC4Nissin Geki Truffcarbo Korean Ramen Instant Noodles (Truffle Twister)
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1848.9mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Nissin Korean Army Stew Cup Noodles (Kimchi Jjigae Hotpot)
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (2415.4mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1428.1mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Nissin Spiced Chicken Cup Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1409.2mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Patanjali Chatpata Atta Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1410mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Too Yumm Tom Yum Ramen Instant Noodles - No Palm Oil
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1920mg per 100g)
Poor - DC4Wai Wai Ready To Eat Chicken Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1282.1mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9.6g)
Poor - DC4Wai Wai Ready To Eat Veg Masala Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1395mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (10g)
Poor - DC4Yippee Korean Fiery Hot Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1770.6mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.6g)
Poor - DC4Yippee Korean Spicy Kimchi Instant Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1608.2mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.6g)
Poor - DC4Yippee Tom Yum Thai Noodles
- −Red flag: High sodium (1450mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9.4g)
Poor - DD4Nissin Geki Kimcheese Korean Ramen Flavoured Instant Noodles (Cheese Twister)
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (2329.3mg per 100g)
Poor - EC4Nissin Geki Spicy Maxx Korean Ramen Noodles
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1746.8mg per 100g)
Poor - ED4Britannia Treat Strawberry Flavoured Wafers
- −Red flag: High added sugar (27.8g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (24.6g)
Very Poor
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