Dextrose Anhydrous Food Grade
Dextrose anhydrous is supplied for bakery confectionery beverage and nutritional formulations.
Dextrose Anhydrous Food Grade (CAS 50-99-7) is a high-purity (typically >99.5%), white crystalline sweetener derived from starch. It provides a rapid energy source, acts as a humectant to keep products soft, and enhances flavor in baking, confectionery, beverages, and dairy.
Key Characteristics and Applications
Form: White crystalline powder with a neutral, sweet taste.
Functionality: Acts as a sweetener, fermentation agent, and, due to its low moisture content, is ideal for dry mixes, fat fillings, and chocolates.
Food Applications: Used in cakes, candy, biscuits, ice cream, jelly, honey products, and beverages to improve quality and texture.
Advantages: Rapidly soluble and helps extend the shelf life of baked goods.
Specifications: Generally meets Food Chemical Codex (FCC) standards, with minimal impurities (e.g., arsenic < 1 ppm, lead < 0.1 ppm).
Dextrose anhydrous is frequently used in the food industry to improve production efficiency due to its quick dissolution and handling characteristics.
