dextrose

Dextrose is a sugar made from corn and according to its chemical formula, it has the same characteristics as glucose or blood sugar. Dextrose is often used as a sweetener in baking products and is found in processed foods and corn syrup. Dextrose is sometimes called corn sugar, grape sugar, crystal glucose, wheat sugar, rice sugar, or rice syrup. to be Its full name is dextrose monohydrate (aqueous dextrose). Dextrose is a type of sugar and the body can use it to produce energy. Simple sugars have the ability to raise blood sugar levels and often have no significant nutritional value. Other sugars include: glucose, fructose and galactose. Products that are usually made from simple sugars include refined sugar, pasta and honey. Dextrose also has medical uses. Manufacturers in the food industry use powdered or liquid dextrose.