Disaccharide from starch digestion. Used in brewing and baking. High glycaemic index.
Maltose (Malt Sugar) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 15 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Maltose (Malt Sugar) is also known as maltose, d-maltose, malt sugar — these all refer to the same ingredient.
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