<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Just curious why I keep seeing "Maltodextrin" as something to watch for when here are a few definitions which may be helpful to those who have been avoiding it. Perhaps if you have candida or a yeast problem you may want to avoid, since sugar increases the growth of the above (from what I've read). Maltodextrin is a sugar which is often used as an inactive ingredient in drug products. Maltodextrin??? posted by Georgia on October 15, 1999 at 02:31:45: What it is: A nonfermentable sugar obtained from cornstarch and an ADDITIVE that's used as a texturizer/bulking agent in commercial candies, crackers and puddings. GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE when used within FDA guidelines Shirley-Anne Denver, CO USA