Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose is a plant-based ingredient used in food, obtained from cereals (mainly maize and wheat). It is a simple sugar, belonging to the Carbohydrates family. In food, dextrose is mainly used for its energetic content and low sweetening properties – dextrose has a lower sweetening power than sucrose. Dextrose is often found in baking products and desserts. It is also used as a natural preservative to extend the shelf life of the product to which it is added, like in fruit jams.