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Tapioca Dextrose

Also known as: Dextrose (from tapioca)

Moderate concern

Dextrose is pure glucose and is counted as an added sugar by FDA when used as an ingredient. It raises blood glucose rapidly and contributes to total added-sugar intake; frequent consumption is linked to weight gain and metabolic risks.

What it is

Dextrose (glucose) produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of tapioca (cassava) starch, identical chemically to dextrose from other starches.

Functions as a sweetener, fermentation substrate, browning agent, and bulking agent.

Why it's flagged

Counts as added sugar
Rapid blood-glucose response
Excess intake linked to weight gain and metabolic disease

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food / authorised ingredient

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