Dextrose and Maltodextrin in the ingredients of many sugar free foods make them higher glycemic than their sugar counterparts. Dextrose is biochemically identical to pure glucose and is at 100 on the glycemic index. Maltodextrin can be as high as 135! For comparison, table sugar is at 65!
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