DEXTROSE - 2 lb

Everything You Need to Know About Dextrose

Dextrose is a simple sugar that plays an important role in cellular energy production. Dextrose is actually the primary source of energy for most living organisms. NOW Real Food® Dextrose is a sweetener with a fine texture and moderate sweetness. It's derived from non-GMO corn and is easily utilized by your body. Let's take a closer look at dextrose and its many uses.

What is Dextrose?

Dextrose is another name for glucose, a simple sugar that plays an important role in cellular energy production. Dextrose is actually the primary source of energy for most living organisms. NOW Real Food® Dextrose is a sweetener with a fine texture and moderate sweetness. It's derived from non-GMO corn and is easily utilized by your body.

Dextrose Uses

Dextrose has many uses, both in the food industry and beyond. In baking, dextrose is often used as a sweetener or as a thickening agent. It can also be used to fermentation processes, such as in the production of beer, wine, and yogurt. Beyond the food industry, dextrose is also used in medications, cosmetics, and even as animal feed.

Dextrose Benefits

There are many benefits of using dextrose as a sweetener. First, dextrose is low on the glycemic index, which means it won't cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Second, dextrose is almost entirely glucose, so it's very easily metabolized by the body. Finally, dextrose has a moderate sweetness, so it can be used to replace sugar in many recipes without dramatically altering the taste.

In Summary:

Dextrose is a versatile sugar with many uses and benefits. Whether you're looking for a natural sweetener for baking or you need an ingredient for fermentation, dextrose is a great option. And because it's low on the glycemic index and easily metabolized by the body, dextrose is a good choice for those who are watching their blood sugar levels or trying to maintain their weight. So next time you're in the grocery store, pick up some dextrose and give it a try!

Suggested Usage: Dextrose is particularly beneficial for active individuals as an energy source before and during workouts, and to replenish energy levels post-workout. Use in place of table sugar at a 1.3 to 1 ratio.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 1/2 tsp (8g)

Servings Per Container: 113

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 30

Total Fat 0g 0%*

Saturated Fat 0g 0%*

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%*

Sodium 0mg 0%*

Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%*

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%*

Total Sugars 7g

Includes 7g Added Sugars 0 14%*

Protein 0g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%*

Calcium 0mg 0%*

Iron 0mg 0%*

Potassium 0mg 0%*

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients: Dextrose (Non-GMO).

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