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Grape Sugar
Grape Sugar
Also known as: raisin sugar
Low concern
Dextrose/grape sugar is added sugar. Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of daily calories due to links with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Found in
34 products
What it is
Grape sugar is dextrose (D-glucose), historically named for its source from grapes.
Sweetener, fermentation substrate, browning agent.
Why it's flagged
- Added sugar; high intakes linked to chronic disease
What regulators actually say
"Dextrose... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Dextrose is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1857
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food
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