Low Calorie Resistant Dextrin

Resistant Dextrin -- Soluble Dietary Fiber 

Resistant dextrin is a low molecular weight carbohydrate produced by hydrolysis of starch. It is a white or yellow powder, produced from tapioca and corn starch, and has slight sweetness. Resistant dextrin acts as a prebiotic in that it tends not to be digested in the small intestine but is available to be fermented in the colon, and forms many beneficial substances, including short chain fatty acids.

Soluble corn fiber, also referred to as resistant maltodextrin, is a type of dietary fiber made from cornstarch. It’s produced using enzymatic hydrolysis, a process that involves breaking the chemical bonds of a molecule using enzymes. Soluble corn fiber is typically used to thicken processed foods like cereals, baked goods, dairy products, protein bars, and salad dressings. It’s also used in place of sugar as a sweetener due to its low glycemic index, which measures the extent to which a food affects your blood sugar levels. Because it doesn’t spike your blood sugar levels, it’s often used as a sugar substitute in low carb, keto-friendly products to help those following the ketogenic diet remain in the metabolic state of ketosis.

Physicochemical Characteristics

1. Offers low sweetness, approximately 10% of the sweetness of sugar. 2. Contains low calories, around 1.9 Kcal per gram.

3. Resistant to acids, heat, and freezing. 4. Exhibits low viscosity and minimal water activity.

5. Allows flexible usage; can be added moderately during production.

Functions

1. Supports the growth of beneficial gut flora with a dual regulation effect.

2. Helps reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and maintains stable blood sugar levels.

3. Enhances lipid metabolism.

4. Promotes increased mineral absorption.

5. Boosts bowel movement frequency and aids in relieving constipation.