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Maltose

Maltose is a disaccharide sugar derived from malted grains and is commonly used in brewing, baking and traditional Asian confectionery as a sweetener and browning agent. It has a mild, malty flavor and is often sold as a thick syrup or crystalline powder. Nutritionally, Maltose is almost pure sugar — it provides 100g of simple sugars per 100g and contains virtually no protein, fiber, fat or micronutrients, so it contributes quick energy but little else. From a health perspective, it functions as a rapidly digestible carbohydrate and is best used sparingly; it does not provide meaningful vitamins, minerals or fiber and has limited satiety value compared with whole-food carbohydrate sources.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~0.40€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

400 kcal

20% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

100 g

36% RDI

Sugar

100 g

100% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Maltose healthy?

Maltose is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Maltose?

Maltose is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Maltose gluten free?

Yes, Maltose is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Maltose?

100g of Maltose contains 400 kcal, 0g protein, 100g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Maltose vegan?

Yes, Maltose is vegan.

Q.06Is Maltose lactose free?

Yes, Maltose is lactose free.

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