A great question!Question:
Dr. Wangen, could you explain the difference between dextrose and dextrin and whether or not they are gluten free? Thank you!
Answer:
Dextrose is the same as glucose and is a simple sugar. Dextrin is a chain of glucose molecules linked together. Dextrin can be derived from many sources, but in the US is only known to be derived from corn. However, in Europe it is sometimes derived from wheat. The same is true for maltodextrin. It is highly unlikely that any dextrin that you see will have gluten in it, but it is theoretically possible. Clear as mud? Those are facts when it comes to dealing with processed foods.
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