Bat Candy: Dextrose
What is Bat Candy: Dextrose?
Dextrose is a simple sugar, a type of carbohydrate. It is chemically identical to glucose, the main sugar found in your blood. Dextrose is typically made from corn starch through a process called hydrolysis.
Is Bat Candy: Dextrose vegan?
Bat Candy: Dextrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Bat Candy: Dextrose gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Bat Candy: Dextrose a major allergen?
Dextrose is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Bat Candy: Dextrose used for?
Dextrose is often used as a sweetener in foods, providing a less sweet taste than table sugar (sucrose).
Is Bat Candy: Dextrose safe?
In the U.S., dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Dextrose is often used as a sweetener in foods, providing a less sweet taste than table sugar (sucrose). It can also help with browning and texture in baked goods. You'll find it in products like cookies, cakes, candies, and baked goods mixes.
Health notes
In the U.S., dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of energy for the body. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated dextrose and set guidelines for its use. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Dextrose is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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