When it comes to artificially sweetened drinks, you have to look beyond the label of 0 carbs and calories to find the ingredients, and then decide for yourself how you react to the chemicals and sugars, how much to consume, etc.
Maltodextrin is a tricky one, and this is for a lemon Propel.
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Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Flavors Natural, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, (, Vitamin C, ), Sucralose, Silicon Dioxide, Niacinamide Vitamin B3, (, Niacin Vitamin B3, ), Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium EDTA, (, To Preserve Freshness, ), Calcium Pantothenate, (, Pantothenic Acid Vitamin B5, ), Vitamin E Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride HCl, Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12, (, Vitamin B12, )
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Maltodextrin is a hidden sugar. It is manufactured from corn and once ingested, your body converts it into sugar. The same goes for dextrose. These ingredients are found in packets of artificial sweeteners as a bulking agent (splenda, sweet-n-low, equal, etc), jell-o, crystal light powder stix and even in some of the liquid "water enhancers". The 1g carb is the maltodextrin, remember to count it.
Sucrose and Acesulfame are both artificial sweeteners that have had questions raised about their safety. Two other ingredients on the list are controversial but don't want to become the food police
For you wanting to lose a modest amount of weight, can only suggest that consider the pros and cons, if you don't lose at the rate you want, try a month eliminating all artificial sweeteners and maltodextrin to see if it makes a difference (it does for many but giving up sweet drinks not worth it for some).
Btw, there are other sweetening and flavoring options.
http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/guid...ral-sweeteners/
I sometimes use Stur sweetened with stevia...packed same as Mio, there are other stevia brands Mio type flavorings around now too.
Stur ingredients: Purified Water, Natural Fruit Flavor Extract, Natural Citric Acid, Natural Color (fruit/vegetable juice), Natural Stevia Extract, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).