maltodextrin
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noun \ˌmȯl-tō-ˈdek-strən\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
Origin of MALTODEXTRIN
maltose + -o- + dextrin
First Known Use: 1885
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