Extrose: is it a new sweetener, or a typo for dextrose?

I go to a frozen yogurt place that lists “extrose” in all of its ingredients. Is this some new sweetener, or just a typo? Google turned up nothing useful, but I’m a bit paranoid. Has anyone ever heard of this?

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One comment a "Extrose: is it a new sweetener, or a typo for dextrose?"

I just did a few searches, and I’m not getting anything on “extrose”… so I’m apt to say it’s a typo.

To be sure, though, see if there are any registered dietitians/nutritionists in your town, and ask them about it. =)

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