Polydextrose Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Polydextrose, CAS number 68424-04-4, E number E1200, used as food sweetener. Polydextrose is widely accepted as safe food sweetener in many food products. Polydextrose is a polymer of glucose manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Free flowing powder.

General Side Effects

1. Polydextrose can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea when ingusted in large amount. 2. Polydextrose can pose lexative effect when ingusted in excessively large amount (more than 15 grams per serving).
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Suggested Dosage

As Polydextrose is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Polydextrose for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Polydextrose could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Polydextrose in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Polydextrose for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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