Dextrines

/ˈdɛkstrinz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dextrine; multiple types or quantities of this starch-derived carbohydrate.

Etymology

Plural form of the variant spelling 'dextrine', following standard English pluralization conventions.

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In industrial food science, companies work with different grades and molecular weights of dextrines, each with specific properties—some dissolve instantly while others create viscous slurries, letting manufacturers fine-tune food texture.

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