Polydextrose
Additive
Questionable
Details
Definition
Polydextrose is a non-digestible oligosaccharide that is used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, confections, cereals, beverages, and dairy products, as a replacement for sugar, fat, and calories. It can help to improve the texture and overall sensory experience of foods while also adding bulk and increasing fiber content. It is a randomly-bonded polymer of glucose, sorbitol and citric or phosphoric acid.
AKAs
E1200
Health Impact
Polydextrose is likely safe when consumed in foods in amounts less than 15 grams daily. High doses of polydextrose might cause diarrhea.
Sources
Polydextrose: Physiological Function, and Effects on Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5037538/#:~:text=Abstract,of%20sorbitol%20and%20citric%20acid.