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Corn Dextrose
Corn Dextrose
Also known as: dextrose from corn
Low concern
Dextrose from corn is chemically identical to glucose and is a basic sugar. It is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1857.
Found in
106 products
What it is
Dextrose (D-glucose) produced via enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch.
Sweetener, fermentation substrate, browning agent, bulking agent.
Why it's flagged
- contributes to added sugar intake
What regulators actually say
"Dextrose (CAS Reg. No. 50-99-7), also known as D-glucose... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"Adults and children should consume less than 10 percent of their daily calories from added sugars."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1857)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; basic sugar with no specific restrictions
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