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For all practical purposes, yes. There are two forms of Glucose. When we say Glucose, we are almost always referring to the form which can be metabolized by animals; this is D-glucose, also called Dextrose Monohydrate or simply Dextrose. The other form, L-glucose, is indigestable and therefore relatively unimportant in biochemistry, and is not the same as Dextrose.

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Can you use glucose instead of dextrose?

Yes, glucose and dextrose are essentially the same thing and can be used interchangeably in most situations. Glucose is the more general term for sugar in the blood, while dextrose specifically refers to glucose derived from corn. Both can be used in cooking, baking, and as a source of energy for the body.


What is the dextrose equivalent of fructose?

the dextrose equivalent of fructose is 100


What is the difference between Dextrose and Glucose polymer?

For one, dextrose and glucose are both monomers, or to be specific, monosaccharides. Dextrose and glucose are essentially the same thing, except that dextrose is specifically D-glucose. There exists two stereoisomeric forms of glucose, being D-glucose and L-glucose. "D" refers to "right" and "L" refers to "left". Essentially stereoisomeric means that D-glucose and L-glucose are mirror images of each other. T The difference between L-glucose and R-glucose is that L-glucose cannot be metabolized during glycolysis which is a component of cellular respiration.


Is dextrose a monosaccharide?

Yes, dextrose, better known as glucose, is a monosaccharide.


Another word for glucose?

Dextrose, Cerelose, Grape Sugar, Corn Sugar, or, if you want to get technical, p-Glucose.


Why is Dextrose in Doritos?

Dextrose is another name for glucose, and as you may know, glucose is a sugar, the simplest form of sugar in fact. The only reason that Frito Lay labels the ingredient as dextrose and not glucose is because dextrose is seemingly more consumer-friendly looking, since many do not know what it is. Therefore, dextrose is inserted into Doritos to add a slightly sweeter taste to Doritos. Its purpose is not very big and I'm sure that Doritos would be the same if it were taken out.


What is the dfference between liquid glucose and liquid dextrose?

Dextrose is one of the two sterioisomers of glucose. It is the only active sterioisomer and is techincally referred to as D-glucose.


What is a older name for glucose?

dextrose


What is the difference between sugar and dextrose?

Sugar covers a wide range of molecules that include dextrose. However, you are most likely referring to glucose which is the most common simple sugar or monosaccharide. Glucose and dextrose are isomers, meaning they have the same molecular formula (C6H12O6), but a different structure.


How much glucose is in one liter of 5 percent dextrose in water?

A 5 percent dextrose solution contains 5 grams of dextrose (glucose) per 100 milliliters of solution. Therefore, in one liter (1000 milliliters) of a 5 percent dextrose solution, there would be 50 grams of glucose.


What is another word for glucose when it is man made for IV use?

Dextrose is used to describe glucose when manmade for IV use. D5W is an abbreviation for 5% dextrose in water, a common IV solution.


What is the name for sugar?

dextrose, sucrose, or glucose