Maltodextrin is found in many foods. The term is derived from maltose (= malt sugar) and dextrose (= glucose; grape sugar). The substance is almost tasteless and is used as an energy carrier as well as a stabilizer, filler or preservative in food production (source).
Maltodextrin is used as a carrier for plant extracts. The task of carriers is, for example, to extend shelf life, to bind individual components of the food together, to optimize taste or odor, and to maintain appearance (source).
Although maltodextrin can be understood as a sugar mixture, the substance does not have to be declared as a carrier in plant extracts. We see this critically, as many people want to reduce their sugar consumption and here inadvertently ingest sugar when consuming plant extracts.
In addition, maltodextrin causes blood sugar levels to rise. In a study researchers point out that a high intake of maltodextrin can have negative consequences. Including severe weight gain and increased cholesterol & blood fat levels.
In addition, maltodextrin is used for sports nutrition and for desirable weight gain.
We try to be transparent in our commercial transactions, especially with regard to the composition of plant extracts, and always show the proportion of carriers. We do not include plant extracts with more than 50% maltodextrin content in our product portfolio.