You're viewing our Sausage Maker powdered dextrose, 1 lb. 8 oz. container (model 11-1020. TSM's powdered dextrose is used for processing dry-cured and semi-dry cured sausages. Dextrose is a sweetener that is 70% as sweet compared to regular sugar, it is a nutrient for lactic acid organisms that is used in the fermentation process. Dextrose is heavier and permeates the cells of meat, giving meat a tangy flavor. TSM suggests using 2-5 tbps. powdered dextrose for every 10 lbs. of meat. This 1 lb. 8 oz. package of powdered dextrose will cure approximately 200 lbs. of meat.