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A member asked:

Is dextrose just sugar, and is it gluten-free?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Dextrose is a sugar, made by processing starches (such as corn starch, rice starch, or wheat starch). Due to the extensive processing, dextrose is considered gluten-free.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Thank
Dr. Lee Perry answered

Yes and yes: Dextrose is gluten-free.

Answered 11/19/2012

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