Dextrose Antioxidant
What is Dextrose Antioxidant?
Dextrose is a simple sugar, also known as D-glucose. It is found naturally in fruits and honey. Industrially, it is produced from starch, typically from corn or wheat, through a process called hydrolysis.
Is Dextrose Antioxidant vegan?
Dextrose Antioxidant is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dextrose Antioxidant gluten-free?
It is a carbohydrate and does not contain gluten.
Is Dextrose Antioxidant a major allergen?
Dextrose is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK.
What is Dextrose Antioxidant used for?
Dextrose is used as a sweetener and to improve the texture and shelf-life of foods.
Is Dextrose Antioxidant safe?
Dextrose is authorised as a food additive in the UK and European Union.
Why it's used
Dextrose is used as a sweetener and to improve the texture and shelf-life of foods. It is often found in baked goods, confectionery, and processed meats where it can help with browning and act as a preservative.
Health notes
Dextrose is authorised as a food additive in the UK and European Union. As a simple sugar, its consumption contributes to overall sugar intake, and high intakes of sugars are linked to health concerns such as weight gain and dental caries, according to the NHS and SACN.
Allergen info
Dextrose is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK. It is a carbohydrate and does not contain gluten.
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