Is dextrose safe as a food additive?

Answer 1

Isn't it just modified glucose which is naturally occurring anyway?

I doubt it. The process of producing these new compounds/chemicals usually involves something a bit more drastic.

Notice that modified starch (found in most supermarket goods) "is prepared by treating starch or starch granules with inorganic acids"

Oh by the way, such inorganic acids include:

- Hydrochloric Acid. You know, the stuff that will burn your face off. (E1401)

- Hydrogen Peroxide. Ah yes, the powerful bleaching agent and also a rocket fuel (E1403)

- Sodium Hypochlorite. Commonly know as bleach and frequently used as a disinfectant. Yum (E1404)

- DEXTRIN (DEXTROSE equivalent). Roasted starch with Hydrochloric Acid. (E1400)

...and the rest.

And they have even made some special little code names for you so you don't have to worry about all that when ignorantly chomping away on probably the worst things you can eat.

Yes, these code names are all of the 'E' numbers you find in lots of food nowadays (especially sweets). You can find about 13 of these on a Sour Skittles packet.