Pucker Ups: Dextrose
What is Pucker Ups: Dextrose?
Dextrose is a simple sugar, chemically identical to glucose. It is a carbohydrate that serves as a primary energy source for the body. It is typically produced commercially from corn starch through an enzymatic process.
Is Pucker Ups: Dextrose vegan?
Pucker Ups: Dextrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pucker Ups: Dextrose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Pucker Ups: Dextrose used for?
Manufacturers add dextrose primarily as a sweetener in many food products.
Is Pucker Ups: Dextrose safe?
Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dextrose primarily as a sweetener in many food products. It also contributes to browning in baked goods, helps preserve freshness, and can be used as a fermentation substrate in some foods and beverages.
Health notes
Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a simple sugar, it provides calories and can raise blood sugar levels quickly. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, including dextrose, as part of a healthy eating pattern.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. While often derived from corn, corn is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
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