Dextrose Modified Food Starch

Dextrose is a simple sugar that is chemically identical to glucose. It is typically made from corn starch through a process called hydrolysis. Modified food starch is a starch that has been altered physically or chemically to improve its performance in food products.

Dextrose is used as a sweetener and to add bulk to foods. Modified food starch is used as a thickener, stabilizer, or emulsifier to improve texture and consistency. They are often found together in processed foods like baked goods, frozen desserts, and processed meats.

Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Modified food starch is also GRAS. Both are sources of carbohydrates and calories. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various starch derivatives and sweeteners. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of these ingredients.