---
title: Why do you use cultured dextrose?
description: Learn why cultured dextrose is a safe, natural preservative used to inhibit mould and bacteria growth without affecting diets or blood sugar levels.
image: https://faq.lakanto.com.au/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20-%20Cultured%20Dextrose.png
---

 September 16, 2025

# Why do you use cultured dextrose?

Cultured dextrose is a natural food ingredient we use as a preservative to gently extend shelf life by inhibiting the growth of mould and other unwanted bacteria.

It is considered safe for everyday use and is present in very small amounts, so it does not contribute meaningful sugars, will not impact blood sugar levels, and is suitable for low-carb, keto and diabetic-friendly diets.

 

[ Back to Articles ](https://faq.lakanto.com.au/faq)

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Lakanto Australia",
    "url" : "https://faq.lakanto.com.au/faq/author/lakanto-australia"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2026-04-16T01:24:39.223Z",
  "datePublished" : "2025-09-16T02:30:00.000Z",
  "headline" : "Why do you use cultured dextrose?",
  "image" : [ "https://faq.lakanto.com.au/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20-%20Cultured%20Dextrose.png" ],
  "mainEntityOfPage" : {
    "@id" : "https://faq.lakanto.com.au/faq/why-do-you-use-cultured-dextrose",
    "@type" : "WebPage"
  },
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "url" : "https://faq.lakanto.com.au/hubfs/Lakanto%20Australia.jpg"
    },
    "name" : "Lakanto Australia"
  }
}
```