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Cultured Dextrose

What is Cultured Dextrose?

Cultured dextrose is a cultured, or fermented food product that is made by combining dextrose with the bacteria, Propionibacterium freudenreichii. This bacteria is considered safe and found naturally in dairy products. [1]

Why is Cultured Dextrose added to Food Products?

Cultured dextrose improves the shelf life of food products by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Cultured Dextrose


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Cultured Dextrose".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Cultured Dextrose - Livestrong.com

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Cultured Dextrose - Livestrong.com

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Cultured Sugar

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchNovember 13, 2022 @ 8:08 PM
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 23, 2011 @ 5:56 AM

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