I would definitely recommend buying the dextrose powder in bulk rather than the candy(you can find powder for less than a dollar a pound, compared to the candy which is like $.25 - $.75 per pack), I was just saying that in a pinch(like if you just ran out and you're waiting for a new order to come) you can have the sweet tarts. However, The candies probably digest slower than the straight powders would because of additives, but I'm just speculating