Dextrose Monohydrate

Chemical Description

• Dextrose Monohydrate is a food-grade white powder extracted from corn syrup.
• It is freely soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol.
• Dextrose monohydrate is directly edible and can be used in confections, cakes, beverages, biscuits, torrefied foods, jam jelly and honey products for better taste, quality and low cost.
• It is used to keep cakes and torrefied foods soft and to extend the shelf life of food.
• Dextrose Powder is freely soluble in water, and it can be widely used in beverages and cold food.
• It is used in baking to promote yeast fermentation, aiding in the leavening process.
• It is added to some of the sports drinks and supplements as a source of quick energy for athletes.
• It is used in medical settings as an intravenous solution to replenish glucose levels in the body, especially in cases of dehydration or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• The white powder is used in artificial fibre industries.
• It is used as a raw material in the synthesis of various chemicals.
• Dextrose Monohydrate's properties are similar to those of high maltose syrup, so it is easy for customers to accept.
• It can be used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, acting as a bulking agent or a diluent for drugs.
• It can be found in some skincare products, often as a moisturizing or hydrating agent.
• It is used as a fermentation substrate in various industrial processes, including the production of ethanol and certain antibiotics.
• Beekeepers sometimes use dextrose monohydrate as a source of supplemental nutrition for bees, especially during periods of low nectar flow.
• It can also be used in industrial processes like textile printing and dyeing processes.
• Dextrose monohydrate is a common component of culture media used in microbiology and biotechnology laboratories for growing microorganisms.
• This natural sweetener is available in 25 Kg polyethene, polypropylene and kraft paper bag packaging.