Dextrose

[hen82]

I am confused We aren't supposed to have things that contain dextrose, correct? But we can have splenda, which the first ingredient listed is dextrose, can someone clear this up for me? Thanks!

[liv]

Re: Dextrose

Yes. It is one of those things. The company says

Sucralose, the no-calorie sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, is about 600 times sweeter than sugar. Like other tabletop sweeteners, the granulated and packet products contain small amounts of carbohydrate (less than 1 gram per serving) for consistent sweetening and to provide volume. These bulking ingredients are dextrose (packets) and maltodextrin (packets and granulated). However, the bulking agents provide so few calories per serving that the FDA allows the SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Products to be called no-calorie sweeteners, because they provide less than five calories per serving.

It is a small amount - maybe a carb worth per packet. But it is there. To avoid dextrose and maltodextrin you can try liquid splenda.

[hen82]

Re: Dextrose

Thanks Liv!