title: Briefing paper: maltodextrins and caries.
abstract: Maltodextrins are not sweeteners but are added to wide variety of food and drink products for their physical and chemical properties. Although evidence is sparse at present, they must be considered to be potentially cariogenic.
authors.affiliation: Health Education Authority, London.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000009:adverse effects; D005503:Food Additives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005947:Glucose; D006801:Humans; D011134:Polysaccharides / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D005503:Food Additives; D011134:Polysaccharides; C008315:maltodextrin; D005947:Glucose