Dextrose
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Dextrose is made up of 0% water, 0% fat, 100% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 0% |
| Fat | 0% |
| Sugars | 100% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
100%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
Learn more about freezing point depression
Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
190%
Similar to 190 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Dextrose is 70% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
70%
Nutrition
Dextrose has 375 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 100 g of sugars.
| Energy | 375 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |