Uses

This combination is used as a non-nutritive sweetener and bulking agent. Steviol glycosides provide sweetness with negligible caloric contribution, while maltodextrin serves as a carrier and bulking agent. Used as a table-top sugar substitute.

Do not use if

No absolute contraindications are established for this nutritional combination. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus given the glycemic potential of maltodextrin. Avoid if hypersensitivity to any component is known.

Side effects

Generally well tolerated. High doses of steviol glycosides may cause mild gastrointestinal effects such as bloating or nausea in sensitive individuals. Maltodextrin has a high glycemic index and may affect blood glucose despite being used in small amounts.

Warnings

Patients with diabetes should note that maltodextrin may still affect blood glucose levels. This product is a food supplement and not a therapeutic agent; it should not replace medical dietary interventions.

How it works

Steviol glycosides bind to sweet taste receptors (T1R2/T1R3) without being metabolized to sugars, providing sweetness approximately 200–400 times that of sucrose with no caloric impact. Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from starch hydrolysis that serves as a carrier.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed between uses to prevent moisture absorption.