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maltodextrin

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[mawl-toh-dek-strin] / ˌmɔl toʊˈdɛk strɪn /

noun

  1. a compound of dextrin and maltose, used as a food additive and in some health and beauty products.


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

Both contain a combination of sesame seeds, seaweed, salt, and sugar but Ajishima Foods' furikake does contain additives like maltodextrin, disodium succinate, and disodium inosinate.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2022

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

Pringles: They’re the best rehydrated potato flake, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate, monosodium glutamate, wheat, corn and potato flour, pressed amalgamate chiplike food product on the market!

From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2014

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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