Experts Question Claims About the ‘Most Dangerous Carbohydrate’

A doctor warned that some factory-made starches in packaged foods may raise blood sugar quickly.

These ingredients can be found in sauces, chips, bakery products and instant mixes.

Examples include maltodextrin, glucose syrup and modified food starch.

Another doctor said these ingredients do not all act in the same way.

Some are digested quickly, while others are made to digest more slowly.

The effect also depends on how much someone eats and what else is in the meal.

People with diabetes or prediabetes may be more affected by glucose spikes.

Experts say the strongest evidence concerns diets high in ultra-processed foods, not one ingredient alone.

They recommend choosing whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables more often while checking food labels.