Is Dextrose the Same Thing as High Fructose Corn Syrup?
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While both dextrose and high fructose corn syrup are derived from corn starch, they are fundamentally different substances with distinct compositions and metabolic effects. Dextrose is pure glucose, a simple sugar, whereas high fructose corn syrup is a blended liquid sweetener containing a mix of both glucose and fructose.