Dextrose is a glucose derivative that is marked as crystallized powder. Dextrose also serves as a raw material in the food stuff industry. It is used in the production of baked products such as biscuits, pies and cakes, but also in the preparation of ice cream, yoghurt and confectionery. The pharmaceutical industry also uses dextrose, not only to make powders, but also for intravenous injection solutions. In addition, dextrose is used as a raw material for the production of Sorbitol and Vitamin C.

Description

Other name: Glucose Monohydrate

Quality standard: GB/T20880-2007 food grade / FCC VII / BP2012 injection grade

CAS NO.: 5996-10-1

HS CODE: 17023000

M.F.: C6H12O6.H2O

Specification:100% through 40mesh, 90% through 60mesh.

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Application
The body makes glucose from a number of different elements including, food, protein, fat, and the most comes from carbohydrates. It is the main source of energy for living cells and is carried around the body through the bloodstream. In order for the cells to use the glucose they also need insulin.

Dextrose is a popular sweetner which comes from glucose sugar which is refined from corn starch. It is a rapidly absorbed energy and often used as a carier in water soluble medicines.