3 ms·Someone made a chemistry joke that went over your head. Dextrose is sugar. Common in corn syrup, to be exact.by Sileni 8y agoSomeone made a chemistry joke that went over your head. Dextrose is sugar. Common in corn syrup, to be exact.searine 8y agoYes, but the volume is higher than granular sugar. It's a "bulking agent" to give the sweetener a pleasing volume.deleted 8y ago[deleted]souprock 8y agoDextrose is sugar just like cellulose is sugar.