If you often check the ingredients in your processed or packaged foods, you might have seen maltodextrin listed among them. Food makers add it to a wide variety of foods, like: Some energy bars ...

Maltodextrin is a soluble white powder made of carbohydrates. To make maltodextrin, starches are broken down into a powder through a process known as hydrolysis. Maltodextrin is often used as a food ...

Fat equals flavor, the saying goes, but anyone who’s eaten a grease-laden meal knows that it doesn’t always mean a satisfying texture. As a result, chefs have turned to a powdered white starch called ...

Viral video: Have you ever checked the nutritional information on food packages? While many products claim to have no added sugars, a recent viral video by Instagram influencer Foodpharmer reveals a ...

If vinegar is a liquid, why are most salt and vinegar potato chips covered in a powder? Here’s a little food science to help you understand your weekend snacks. When you fry potato chips at home (and ...

Fat equals flavor, the saying goes, but anyone who’s eaten a grease-laden meal knows that it doesn’t always mean a satisfying texture. As a result, chefs have turned to a powdered white starch called ...