Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that fully meets babies’ needs for energy without creating problems with digestion or absorption. This is because infants’ bodies have an abundance of the enzyme that breaks maltodextrin down. In addition, it is metabolised to a lesser extent by the bacteria in the intestinal flora, which avoids gasses from fermentation being produced and causing flatulence. Finally, it is the primary and sole source of carbohydrates in Sanilac FL and a complementary source of carbohydrate along with lactose in Sanilac AC.