Submitted to my state FDA consumer complaint coordinator:
After providing Wikipedia contributors with
indisputable documentation confirming that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is only
derived from corn, I was permanently banned from my Wikipedia talk page. They, in turn, stated that dextrose can be
derived from sources other than corn; e.g., tapioca. However, they provided no documentation
supporting their claims.
Based on the statements by Wikipedia
contributors, I contacted a distributor of "Organic Tapioca Dextrose"
who sent me a complimentary sample of their product. Since I am not allergic to tapioca, on
November 19, 2020, I consumed one level teaspoon of this product dissolved in a
glass of filtered water in the presence of a witness (in the event my corn
allergy reactions were to escalate to anaphylaxis). I suffered a severe 8-hour allergic reaction
to this product requiring two antihistamines and two prednisone tablets. The cause of my allergic response was due to
the fact that corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch, in the form of dextrose
equivalent (DE), was ADDED TO this
product. The dextrose was NOT DERIVED FROM TAPIOCA as the product
label implied, thereby endangering the lives of corn-allergic consumers.
Dextrose
(corn sugar/D-glucose) is only derived from corn:
Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulation
21CFR184.1857:
Dextrose = corn sugar manufactured from
cornstarch = D-glucose
Dextrose = D-glucose = corn sugar manufactured
from cornstarch
Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch =
dextrose = D-glucose
Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch =
D-glucose = dextrose
D-glucose = dextrose = corn sugar manufactured
from cornstarch
D-glucose = corn sugar manufactured from
cornstarch = dextrose
In addition, since dextrose/D-glucose is corn
sugar manufactured from cornstarch, it cannot be naturally occurring;
therefore, it cannot be naturally present in any other food/drug/biologic
products. It is always an ADDED ingredient to these products.
Confirmation
that dextrose
is only derived from corn.
Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of
Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857
Confirmation
that dextrose
equivalent (DE) is only derived from corn.
https://www.austradeinc.com/products/sweeteners/
Confirmation
that dextrose
is only derived from corn.
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/scientific-guideline/draft-information-package-leaflet-regarding-dextrans-used-excipients-medicinal-products-human-use_en.pdf
Confirmation
that the "D" in D-glucose represents "dextrose" (corn sugar
manufactured from cornstarch).
"Corn must first be converted to corn
sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/
D-Glucose
Monohydrate (corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch to
which molecules of water have been added) is contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients.
"CONTRAINDICATIONS
Solutions containing dextrose may be
contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products."
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/017521s068lbl.pdf
Intravenous
solutions to which corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) has been added are
contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients in the package
insert.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/corn-sugar-dextrose-iv-fluids.html
False
claims by food manufacturers/distributors:
The following food manufacturers/distributors are
falsely implying that dextrose is derived from tapioca. [An Internet search of wheat dextrose and
rice dextrose should also be conducted, since these claims would also be false.]
Certified Organic Tapioca Dextrose, Parchem
[Documentation forwarded to them via email,
12/15/2020.]
https://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Certified-Organic-Tapioca-Dextrose-006117.aspx
Tapioca Dextrose, Mike’s Mix
[Note that they are also claiming this product
is corn free, which endangers the lives of corn-allergic consumers. I have exchanged over 35 emails with this
company since September, 2020, and they refuse to redact their
corn-free/tapioca dextrose claims.]
https://mikesmixture.com/products/tapioca-dextrose?_pos=1&_sid=2b7cb53cb&_ss=r
Tapioca Starch Dextrose, Alibaba.com
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/tapioca-starch-dextrose-fufeng-dextrose_62108273451.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normal_offer.d_image.3a3d1eb9747CbL
Tapioca Starch Dextrose Monohydrate,
Alibaba.com
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/tapioca-starch-dextrose-monohydrate-bulk-glucose_62108429284.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normal_offer.d_image.3a3d1eb9747CbL
Tapioca Dextrose, A. G. Commodities, Inc.
[Sent email 12/27/20, and it appears they are in the process of correcting their website.]
http://www.tapiocadextrose.com/
Tapioca Dextrose, Protein Muffins, Trader
Joe’s
https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/068421
Organic Tapioca Dextrose, Nature’s Flavors
[Sent email 12/30/20.]
https://www.naturesflavors.com/organic-ingredients/63825-organic-dextrose-powder-kosher-vegan-gluten-free.html?search_query=tapioca+dextrose&results=4
Tapioca Dextrose Monohydrate, Essex Food
Ingredients
[Sent documentation to them on 12/2/2020 via
online contact form.]
https://essexfoodingredients.com/product/tapioca-dextrose-monohydrate/
Dextrose (Tapioca Derived)
[Sent documentation to them on 11/25/2020 via
email.]
http://www.ffi-corp.com/products.asp
It
appears that these food manufacturers/distributors are confusing "dextrin"
with "dextrose."
Dextrin, Code of Federal Regulation
21CFR184.1277
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1277
Conflicting
molecular formulas:
Since I am challenging the molecular formula
for corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) as defined in Code of Federal Regulation
21CFR184.1857, the FDA recently advised me to file a citizen’s petition
addressing the following conflicting molecular formulas. I am in the process of drafting this
petition.
The NIH National Library of Medicine informed
me in an email that blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) and
corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) are "one and
the same." Blood sugar (glucose)
cannot provoke an allergic response; whereas, corn sugar manufactured from
cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated
allergy to corn. Therefore, based on the
following molecular formulas in PubChem documents, I am requesting that the FDA
provide documentation confirming that corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) and blood
sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) are biochemically identical ("one
and the same") as defined in Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857. It is my contention that molecular formula C6H14O7
should be applied to corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) to accurately reflect the
critical difference between blood sugar present in all living organisms
(glucose) and corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch
(dextrose/D-glucose).
Corn
Syrup, Molecular Formula C6H14O7
[Note that corn syrup is corn sugar to which
water has been added.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5282499
Cornstarch,
Molecular Formula C27H48O20
[Note that dextrose/D-glucose is corn sugar
manufactured from cornstarch.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24836924
Dextrose,
Molecular Formula C6H14O7
[Note that dextrose/D-glucose is corn sugar
manufactured from cornstarch.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/DEXTROSE
Dextrose
Monohydrate, Molecular Formula C6H14O7
[Note that this is the same molecular formula
as corn syrup, since water has been added to dextrose; i.e.,
"monohydrate."]
Additional
false statements in this publication:
"A primary source of energy for living
organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of
plants in its free state."
[Glucose (blood sugar) is "A primary
source of energy for living organisms" -- NOT corn sugar manufactured from
cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose).]
"It is naturally occurring and is found
in fruits and other."
[Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch
(dextrose/D-glucose) is an ADDED ingredient to food/drug/biologic
products. It is NOT naturally occurring,
and the only way it can be found in other products is through the deliberate
addition into that food/drug/biologic product.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/22814120
Since the molecular formula for dextrose is
C6H14O7, corn syrup is C6H14O7, cornstarch is C27H48O20, and dextrose
monohydrate is C6H14O7, this would mean that corn sugar manufactured from
cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) would have to be synthesized to achieve the
molecular formula of blood sugar present in all living organisms, C6H12O6. The FDA should have documentation of this
synthesization process.
Why is
this important?
One of the primary complaints in our corn
allergy support groups of over 13.5K members is that the majority of medical
professionals are erroneously equating corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch
(dextrose/D-glucose) with blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose). As a result, they continue to insist upon
administering dextrose-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct
violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert. In addition, many food manufacturers are
claiming their products are corn free; when, in fact, they contain dextrose (or
other corn-derived ingredients), which can prove fatal to corn-allergic
consumers.
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
Email: cornallergyinitiative@gmail.com
Twitter:
@CornAllergy911
Additional References:
Dextrose: Facts vs. Fiction
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/dextrose-facts-vs-fiction.html
Corn Allergy References, Surveys, Studies (".
. . Maize major allergen . . . "), Statistics, & Petitions
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/corn-allergy-reference-links.html
Blog Post Reference Link:
Confirmation
that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is only derived from corn. Dextrin
(usually derived from corn) may be derived from food products other than corn.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/12/confirmation-that-dextrose-corn-sugard.html
