Polydextrose, CAS# 68424-04-4, is a polymer of glucose manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Free flowing powder. Polydextrose is widely used as sweetener. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E1200.
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).
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.
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.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Polydextrose is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Polydextrose reported up to now.
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