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Meaning of bulking agent | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An additive that increases the bulk of a product, often food, without affecting its main characteristics, such as taste.

Examples

“Common bulking agents include mannitol, lactose, sucrose, dextran, trehalose, and glycine. In protein formulations, bulking agents often play a dual role as both bulking agent and lyoprotector.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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