"bulking agent" meaning in English

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