Patient's question:
No abnormal conditions were found. What kind of assistance is needed: Baby is now 16 months old. Since weaning at 8 months, we have been using Dolez Gold Shield formula. Now, online reports indicate that Dolez contains substandard maltodextrin, and we are unsure if it is harmful to the baby.Doctor's answer:
Maltodextrin is made from various types of starch as raw materials through enzymatic processing with low-degree compression hydrolysis, refining, and drying. Its raw materials include starch-containing corn, pork, and others. It can also be refined starch, such as corn starch, wheat starch, cassava starch, etc. Currently, the maltodextrin supplied across China are all made from direct raw materials like corn, pork, and others, processed through enzymatic methods. Maltodextrin is widely used in candies, cocoa mixes, fruit teas, milk powder, ice cream, beverages, canned foods, and other food products. It serves as a filler and thickener in various food products.