maltodextrin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maltodextrin
First recorded in 1880–85; malto(se) ( def. ) + dextrin ( def. )
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"Additives, such as maltodextrin, may promote a mucous layer that is friendly to certain species of bacteria that are found in greater abundance in patients with inflammatory bowel disease," said Sherling.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
They contain simple sugars like maltodextrin, fructose and glucose.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2023
In addition to honey and agave, these are all added sugars: barley malt, brown rice syrup, cane sugar, coconut sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, fruit juice concentrate, high-fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin and molasses.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 17, 2021
Every ingredient is meant to serve a purpose — the beef jerky is fortified with caffeine, and the applesauce contains maltodextrin, which provides an energy boost.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2021
It is the raw material out of which the industrial food chain makes beef or chicken or high-fructose corn syrup or maltodextrin.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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