Candy Hearts: Dextrose
What is Candy Hearts: Dextrose?
Dextrose is a type of sugar, specifically a simple carbohydrate. It is chemically identical to glucose, the sugar your body uses for energy. Dextrose is typically made from corn starch through a process called hydrolysis.
Is Candy Hearts: Dextrose vegan?
Candy Hearts: Dextrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Candy Hearts: Dextrose gluten-free?
Dextrose is a carbohydrate and does not contain gluten.
Is Candy Hearts: Dextrose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Candy Hearts: Dextrose used for?
Manufacturers add dextrose primarily as a sweetener and bulking agent in a wide variety of foods.
Is Candy Hearts: Dextrose safe?
Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dextrose primarily as a sweetener and bulking agent in a wide variety of foods. It provides sweetness and contributes to the texture and volume of products like baked goods, candies, and processed meats.
Health notes
Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. As a sugar, it contributes calories and can affect blood glucose levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated dextrose and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Dextrose is a carbohydrate and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Candy Hearts: Dextrose
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