dextrin
nounUK /ˈdɛkstrɪn/
US /ˈdɛkstrɪn/
Dextrin is a kind of starchy powder made when starch is heated or broken down.
The chef used dextrin to make the sauce thicker and shinier.
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2. A sticky substance used in adhesives and glues.
The envelope flap was sealed with a thin layer of dextrin.
3. A food additive that helps thicken or stabilize products.
Dextrin appears on the ingredient list of many packaged snacks.
4. A breakdown product formed when starch is digested or roasted.
Toasting bread creates dextrin and gives the crust its brown color.