maltodextrin
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maltodextrin (countable and uncountable, plural maltodextrins)
(biochemistry) A type of dextrin commonly used as a food additive
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Health and safety regulation seeAlso Splenda usually contains 95% dextrose (D-glucose) and maltodextrin (by volume) which the body readily metabolizes, combined with a small amount of mostly indigestible sucralose.
Sucralose mixed with maltodextrin or dextrose (both made from corn) as bulking agents is sold internationally by McNeil Nutritionals under the Splenda brand name.
In solution or blended with maltodextrin, it is slightly more stable.
For more discussion regarding msg and other flavor enhancing goodies, check out maltodextrin blues in the general food discussion forum.
For starters, maltodextrin, a common food additive used to add bulk as well as ensure even distribution of flavors.