Short Description:
CAS number: 50-99-7
Molecular formula: C6H12O6
Molecular weight: 180.16
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Dextrose Anhydrous |
| Other names | Anhydrous dextrose/Corn sugar anhydrous/Anhydrous sugar |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Assay | 99.5% |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Packing | 25kg/bag |
| Condition | Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature. |
What is Dextrose Anhydrous?
Dextrose anhydrous is also known as “Anhydrous dextrose” or “Corn sugar anhydrous” or “Anhydrous sugar”. It is a simple carbohydrate that is directly absorbed into the blood. It is purified and crystallized D-glucose and the total solids content is not less than 98.0 percent m/m. It has a glycaemic index of 100%. It is a colorless, odorless white powder that is less sweet than cane sugar; soluble in water and partially soluble in alcohol. In its crystalline form, this natural sugar has long been used both as a sweetener and as filler for oral dosage forms. It can be used in a wide variety of industries including food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries. It is crystallized alpha-glucose obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch.
Applications:
Food Industries
Dextrose Anhydrous can be used as sweetener in baked goods, candies, gums, dairy products like some ice-creams and frozen yogurts, canned foods, cured meats etc.
Beverage Industries
Dextrose Anhydrous can be used in beverage such as in energy drinks, low calorie beer products as the fermentable carbohydrate source to reduce calories.
Pharmaceutical Industries
Dextrose Anhydrous for oral ingestion may be used in treatment of various diseases and nutrient enhancers. It used as Fillers, Diluents & Binders for tablets, capsules and sachets. As Parenteral Aids / Vaccine Adjuvants it is Suitable for use in cell culture applications. In veterinary industry, glucose may be directly used as drinking agent or applied in various animal drugs as a carrier. As it is Pyrogens free, it is widely used in human and animal’s infusion and injection.
Health and Personal care
Dextrose Anhydrous can be used in the formulation of bath products, cleansing products, eye makeup, skin care products, makeup and hair care products in Cosmetic products.
