dex·trin (d k str n) also dex·trine (d k str n, -str n) n. Any of various soluble polysaccharides obtained from starch by the application of heat or acids and used mainly as ...
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is hydrolysate produced from starch and is usually found as a creamy-white hygroscopic spraydried powder.