Salt And The Following: Dextrose
What is Salt And The Following: Dextrose?
Dextrose is a simple sugar that is chemically the same as glucose. It is typically made from corn starch through a process that breaks down the starch into smaller sugar molecules.
Is Salt And The Following: Dextrose vegan?
Salt And The Following: Dextrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Salt And The Following: Dextrose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Salt And The Following: Dextrose used for?
Manufacturers add dextrose to foods primarily as a sweetener.
Is Salt And The Following: 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 to foods primarily as a sweetener. It also helps with browning in baked goods and can provide energy for yeast in fermentation. It is often found in candies, baked goods, sports drinks, and processed meats.
Health notes
Dextrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a sugar, it provides calories and contributes to the total amount of added sugars in the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated dextrose and determined that an acceptable daily intake (ADI) does not need to be specified.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Dextrose is typically derived from corn, which is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Salt And The Following: Dextrose
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21.4Protein
28.6Fat
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High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
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22.9Protein
33.5Fat
12.3Carbs
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357kcal
28.6Protein
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0Carbs
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21.4Protein
28.6Fat
3.6Carbs
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Original Summer Sausage Sticks, Original
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21.4Protein
28.6Fat
3.6Carbs
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28.6Protein
21.4Fat
0Carbs
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High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
393kcal
25Protein
28.6Fat
3.6Carbs
Fratelli Beretta, Usa, Inc.
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High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
406kcal
15.9Protein
17.6Fat
42.3Carbs
Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C.
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High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
321kcal
17.9Protein
26.8Fat
1.8Carbs
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0Carbs
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357kcal
28.6Protein
25Fat
0Carbs
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