HealthyPIG Magazine

Maltose is a sugar made from two glucose molecules joined together. It is produced in seeds and other parts of plants because they break down stored energy to germinate. Therefore, foods such as grains, certain fruits and sweet potatoes naturally contain a lot of this sugar. Although maltose is not as sweet as table sugar and fructose, it has long been used in hard candies and frozen desserts due to its unique heat and cold resistance. As the public is increasingly aware of the negative health effects of high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners containing fructose, many food companies are switching to fructose-free maltose. This article discusses how maltose affects your body, its source, and whether it is healthy or unhealthy.