maltodextrin
noun
malto·dex·trin
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Definition of maltodextrin
: any of various carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (as of corn or potatoes) and used in prepared foods especially as a filler and to enhance texture and flavor
Examples of maltodextrin in a Sentence
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Soylent’s are made up largely of soy protein, maltodextrin, and sunflower oil. — Alex Kuczynski, Harper's BAZAAR, "Inside Silicon Valley's Dangerous New Obsession With Fasting," 17 Aug. 2019 Examples of these ingredients include (but aren’t limited to) soy protein isolate, high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, gluten, maltodextrin, inulin, and gums. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "Ask an RD: What is processed food and just how bad is it?," 5 Aug. 2019 What's in it: Stevia extract and dextrose or maltodextrin. — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "Guide to plant-based sweeteners, such as Stevia, Truvia," 8 May 2018 The combo keeps me hydrated and forces me to fuel with real foods (preferably nuts and sardines) instead of trying to get all my nutrients from supposedly gut-busting maltodextrin. — The Editors, Outside Online, "The Best Ways to Hydrate, According to Us," 4 Apr. 2018 As head brewer at Dorchester Brewing Co., Charbonneau contract-brews several lactose IPAs — as well as some brewed with another sweetener, maltodextrin — for Omnipollo, Decadent Ales, and others. — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, "Bottles: IPAs for the lactose tolerant," 13 Mar. 2018 Other products including Pringles and Pop-Tarts, which are made with additives such as maltodextrin and Blue 2 Lake, have withstood the health trends. — Annie Gasparro, WSJ, "Silly Rabbit! Original Trix With Artificial Colors Is Back After Customers Revolt," 21 Sep. 2017 This can be partially explained by the addition of maltodextrin, a thickening agent that mimics the texture of fat. — Susie Neilson, The Cut, "How to Make Diet Ice Cream That Actually Tastes Good," 21 Aug. 2017 Prepare maltodextrin in a bowl and have a whisk at hand to do your mixing. — Danielle Guercio, The Seattle Times, "The taste of melted butter is just a sprinkle away | Cannabis recipe," 5 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'maltodextrin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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