Dextrose is dairy free. Dextrose does not contain milk and should be safe for those with a milk allergy.

Does dextrose have dairy?

Dextrose is a simple sugar that's usually derived from corn. The bacteria used to culture, or ferment, the dextrose can be derived from dairy. ... If the bacteria used is derived from dairy, it would need to be clearly declared as “milk” on the label.

What is dextrose derived?

Dextrose is a type of simple sugar made from corn. It is similar to fructose and chemically identical to glucose, which is blood sugar. Simple sugars, including dextrose, fructose, and glucose, appear in foods such as table sugar, honey, and bread.