What are Maltodexrin and Dextrose? - JP Fitness Forums

mmMatt · 10-13-2005, 05:40 PM

and where can I get them? [img]smile.gif[/img] Is it a powder, pill, are they just in some types of foods?

Totally clueless on this one.

Thanks in advance,
Matt

CtA318 · 10-13-2005, 05:44 PM

They are a powder. They are simple sugars that you can mix with protien shakes so it's more like a gatorade with protien.

I use a combination of the two because Dextrose is really sweet and Maltrodextrin is kind of bland so they make a nice combination for a protien shake.

You can buy them at www.proteinfactory.com for pretty cheap.

mmMatt · 10-13-2005, 05:51 PM

excellent, thanks!

PaPaLoAdS · 10-22-2005, 12:30 AM

question concerning the smell of my new tub of Carbo Gain.

it smells a little unusual and not like the last tub i had.

should i be worried or what?

CTA: what ratio of malto to dext. do you use for your protein shake?

thanks in advance

TrainingGirl · 10-22-2005, 07:38 AM

Papa..Is there a date on it? I'm not sure why it would smell differently.

I'll answer your other question even though I'm not CTA. I use a 1:2 ratio of protein:carbs PWO. I use one scoop whey protein, 2tbsp dex, 1/4cup malto.

PaPaLoAdS · 10-22-2005, 02:59 PM

cool thanks for the ratios TG

i also checked for the exp. date and it says best by 08/08. i dont know what to think of the weird chemical like smell(kinda hard to describe).