maltodextrin

[ mawl-toh-dek-strin ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of maltodextrin¹

First recorded in 1880–85; malto(se) ( def ) + dextrin ( def )

Example Sentences

This product is made with all-natural, ionic sea minerals and no maltodextrin.

From Popular-Science

Investigation has shown that the type of maltodextrin can be regulated, not only in the mash-tun but also on the malt-kiln.

From Project Gutenberg