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DEXTROSE

Dextrose Monohydrate (D-glucose) is a sugar that’s a stable, odorless, white crystalline powder or colorless crystal.In its pure form.
  • Description
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
  • Application
  • Packaging

 

Dextrose Monohydrate (D-glucose) is a sugar that’s a stable, odorless, white crystalline powder or colorless crystal.In its pure form, it has a dextrose equivalency (DE) of 100, which indicates that it’s 100% pure Dextrose, not a mixture with other substances as well.

It is extensively used in food industry and can provide support in replacing sucrose in baking, dairy products, canned products, chewing gum and preserves. Other than this, it is also used in beverage powders, in caramel coloring and other compositions where it supports extended shelf life of the products.

DEXTROSE 
AppearanceWhite crystals
Specific rotation52,5 – 54,0 °
Moisture10,0 % max (loss on drying)
Residue on ignition (Ash)0,25 % max
Assay99,5 % min
SO2Depends on origin
TasteBland, sweet

 

Food industry

• Baked goods and cereals
• Icing, fondants, creams
• Dairy desserts (ice creams)
• Meat processing

Confectionery industry

• Caramels and gums

Beverage industry

• Soft and concentrated drinks
• Diet and energy drinks

Animal Feed

 

• 25 kg bags
• 50 lbs
• FIBC

Minimum of 12 months
after date of production,
in closed packing. Best
before expiration date
on packaging.

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