Dried Figs With Dextrose
What is Dried Figs With Dextrose?
Dried figs are figs that have been processed to remove most of their water content. Dextrose, a simple sugar chemically identical to glucose, is often added to dried figs. This dextrose is typically derived from corn starch.
Is Dried Figs With Dextrose vegan?
Dried Figs With Dextrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dried Figs With Dextrose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Dried Figs With Dextrose used for?
Manufacturers add dextrose to dried figs to enhance sweetness, prevent the figs from sticking together, and help retain moisture, acting as a humectant.
Is Dried Figs With Dextrose safe?
Dried figs are a whole food generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dextrose to dried figs to enhance sweetness, prevent the figs from sticking together, and help retain moisture, acting as a humectant. This combination is used for its sweet flavor, chewy texture, and as a fruit component in products like cookies, preserves, and other baked goods.
Health notes
Dried figs are a whole food generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Dextrose is also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is a permitted food additive. Dextrose is a sugar, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. Both figs and dextrose have been evaluated by food safety authorities.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Dried Figs With Dextrose
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