High maltose corn syrup is a food additive designed to sweeten the taste of food and increase shelf life.
Chemistry
Chemically, high maltose corn syrup is closely related to high fructose corn syrup, another common sweetener. Maltose forms when two molecules of glucose combine.
Products
Maltose can be found in ice cream, candy, beer, and other sweet products. Many companies have switched to using high maltose corn syrup following increasing criticism of high fructose corn syrup.
Risks
High maltose corn syrup is "Generally Considered as Safe" by the United States Food & Drug Administration. However, corn starches and syrups often appear in foods that are high in fat and calories, and should be eaten in moderation.
Digestion
High maltose corn syrup breaks down to glucose molecules once inside the body, considered a much healthier form of digestion, or at least more healthy than related corn syrup sweeteners.
Gluten
High maltose corn syrup and other corn starch sweeteners contain gluten, and should be avoided by those with celiac disease.
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