Maltose (Malt Sugar)

Hazard level: Moderate health concern

What is Maltose (Malt Sugar)?

Disaccharide from starch digestion. Used in brewing and baking. High glycaemic index.

Is Maltose (Malt Sugar) safe?

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

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Also known as

Maltose (Malt Sugar) is also known as maltose, d-maltose, malt sugar — these all refer to the same ingredient.

maltose malt sugar d-maltose

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Salt (Sodium Chloride) Water wheat Sugar (Sucrose) Natural Flavouring Yeast Hops Barley Malt Citric Acid (E330) sunflower oil

Products containing Maltose (Malt Sugar)

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