Maltodextrin from corn or maize
Why the stated source matters
Maltodextrin is a starch-derived powder used in snack seasonings, soups, drink mixes and sauces. Most of it is made from maize or tapioca, but it can also be made from wheat. Our general maltodextrin guide explains why even wheat-derived maltodextrin is usually fine for coeliacs. A label that names the source removes the question altogether.
What a stated source does not tell you
- It settles one ingredient, not the product. The rest of the ingredient list, the allergen statement and any "may contain" line still apply.
- A stated source is only as good as the label. If a formulation changes, so can its sources. Check the package.
- Corn and maize are the same crop. Both spellings appear on New Zealand labels, as do wordings such as (from corn).
Products that state a corn or maize source for maltodextrin
All 46 products below list maltodextrin with a corn or maize source on the label. They are split by our coeliac assessment, because maltodextrin is not what decides the result for the second group.
Assessed coeliac-compatible (22)
| Product | Manufacturer | Coeliac status |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Chips Chipotle Salsa | SnackaChangi | Coeliac-compatible |
| Nesquik Banana | Nestlé | Coeliac-compatible |
| salt n vinegar thin rice crackers | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| crunchcheese | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| Nescafe Cappuccino Strong | Nescafe | Coeliac-compatible |
| Peckish sour cream and chives air baked rice crackers | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| Vanilla Latte | Nescafe | Coeliac-compatible |
| coffee | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| Hazelnut latte | Nescafe | Coeliac-compatible |
| Mocha | Nescafé | Coeliac-compatible |
| Salt & Vinegar potato chips | Pams | Coeliac-compatible |
| Caramel Latte | Nescafe | Coeliac-compatible |
| Woolworths Garlic & herb Butterfly Chicken | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| Honey Mustard Pork Sausages | Beehive | Coeliac-compatible |
| golden pumpkin soup | Maggi | Coeliac-compatible |
| Creamy Vegetable Soup for a Cup | Maggi | Coeliac-compatible |
| ROLL-UPS Rainbow Berry Berry Flavour | UNCLE TOBYS | Coeliac-compatible |
| FRUIT SALAD FLAVOUR ROLL-UPS | UNCLE TOBYS | Coeliac-compatible |
| Rollups Strawberry Funprint | Uncle Tobys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Old-fashioned Wave Cut Chips Green Onion | Heartland | Coeliac-compatible |
| Peckish Thins Rice Cracker Cheddar Cheese | Peckish | Coeliac-compatible |
| Maple Flavoured Syrup | Pams | Coeliac-compatible |
Products whose maltodextrin states a corn or maize source and that we assess as coeliac-compatible. Statuses reflect our database at build time — always confirm on the package.
Corn-sourced maltodextrin, but check the rest of the label (24)
These also state a corn or maize source. Their coeliac status is decided by other ingredients, such as a wheat coating, or by details we have not yet confirmed.
| Product | Manufacturer | Coeliac status |
|---|---|---|
| cappuccino coffee Pam's | Pams | Contains gluten |
| Bovril | Bovril | Contains gluten |
| Tegel Crunchy Chicken Burgers | Tegels | Contains gluten |
| Dad's pies | — | Contains gluten |
| Tempura Battered Chicken Nuggets | Tegel | Contains gluten |
| Panko Chicken Tenders | Tegel | Contains gluten |
| Extra Crunchy Chicken Burgers | Tegel | Contains gluten |
| Shapes Originals | Arnott's | Contains gluten |
| deviled sausages | Maggi | Contains gluten |
| wholemeal crumb CHICKEN STYLE TENDERS | BIRDS EYE | Contains gluten |
| Tegel chicken nuggets | Tegel | Contains gluten |
| Soup For A Cup Creamy Mushroom | Maggi | Contains gluten |
| NES MILO 200GM | Nestlé | Contains gluten |
| HORLICKS | Horlicks | Contains gluten |
| Milo | Nestlé | Contains gluten |
| Nestle Milo, classic NZ taste | nestle | Contains gluten |
| Maggi mushroom sauce mix | Maggi | Contains gluten |
| KitKat packed with Milo | Nestlé | Contains gluten |
| Licorice | — | Contains gluten |
| Shapes Originals Pizza | Arnott's | Contains gluten |
| Mint Cookie Ice Cream | Much Moore | Contains gluten |
| Pekish Puff Bites | — | Contains gluten |
| Shapes Originals Chicken Crimpy | Arnott's | Contains gluten |
| Original rice crackers | Peckish | Contains gluten |
Products whose maltodextrin states a corn or maize source but that are not assessed coeliac-compatible. Statuses reflect our database at build time.
This is one of three ingredients we track this way. See all corn and maize sources on labels.
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Frequently asked questions
Is maltodextrin from corn gluten free?
Yes. Corn (maize) does not contain gluten, so maltodextrin made from corn starch has no gluten source at all. This is the clearest case: the label names a gluten-free grain as the source.
What does maltodextrin (maize) on a label mean?
Maize is the same crop as corn. "Maltodextrin (maize)" and "maltodextrin (corn)" both say the starch it was made from is corn.
Does corn maltodextrin make the whole product gluten free?
No. It only settles that ingredient. A crumbed chicken product can list maltodextrin (maize) and still contain wheat in the crumb, so check the rest of the ingredient list and the allergen statement.
Why does DietTribe stop flagging maltodextrin when the source is stated as corn?
Unqualified maltodextrin is flagged as a possible trace risk because it can be made from wheat. When the label names corn or maize as the source, that question is answered, so the flag is not raised.