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White Dextrose for Foods (commonly recognized as Dextrose Monohydrate, CAS No.: 5996-10-1) is a premium-grade, natural monosaccharide derived through the precise enzymatic hydrolysis of high-quality corn starch. Presenting as a pure white, odorless crystalline powder with a mildly sweet flavor profile, it serves as a foundational carbohydrate ingredient across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Our product strictly adheres to rigorous technical specifications, ensuring a purity level of ≥99.5%, a controlled moisture content between 7.0%–9.0%, and a Dextrose Equivalent (DE) of 99+.
Fully compliant with stringent international and domestic safety standards, including China’s GB 1886.173, USP, and FCC, this ingredient guarantees consistency, stability, and safety for large-scale commercial production. As a highly versatile formulation component, it delivers rapid energy supply, promotes efficient fermentation, enhances moisture retention, and provides cost-effective sweetness for diverse industrial applications.
When integrated into commercial baking formulations, dextrose acts as an essential and readily available carbon source for yeast. The recommended addition rate is 5%–15% in bread dough. This specific concentration optimizes the fermentation process, improves crust browning through the Maillard reaction, and enhances the overall crumb softness. For cakes and pastries, it helps maintain structural integrity and extends freshness.
For athletic and energy-focused beverage formulations, adding 2%–8% dextrose provides a highly bioavailable carbohydrate source. This precise ratio ensures optimal osmolality for rapid gastric emptying and instant energy delivery during physical exertion. It is highly effective when blended with fructose (typically in a 2:1 ratio) for advanced sports gels and hydration drinks.
In the production of hard candies, caramels, and fondants, dextrose is utilized at a rate of 10%–30%. This application ratio is critical for controlling sucrose crystallization, resulting in a smoother mouthfeel and finer texture. It also assists in reducing the brittleness of the final product, thereby minimizing breakage risks during packaging and transport.
Beyond food and beverages, our high-purity dextrose is a vital component in pharmaceutical applications. It is precisely formulated into Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) at a standard concentration of 20g/L to effectively combat dehydration. Additionally, it serves as a reliable, highly compressible excipient and filler in tablet manufacturing, typically comprising 20%–40% of the total tablet weight.
Q: How should dextrose monohydrate be handled to prevent caking during its shelf life?
A: To maintain the free-flowing crystalline structure and prevent caking, it is crucial to keep the original polyethylene-lined kraft bags strictly sealed when not in use. Keeping the ambient relative humidity strictly at or below 60% is the most critical factor for anti-caking. Under proper humidity control, the product maintains a stable shelf life of 24 months. If minor compaction occurs due to stacking pressure, it can typically be reversed by gentle mechanical grinding without compromising quality.
Q: What is the technical difference between dextrose monohydrate and anhydrous dextrose for formulation?
A: The primary distinction lies in their molecular structure. Dextrose monohydrate contains one molecule of crystalline water, which accounts for its 7.0%–9.0% moisture content. Anhydrous dextrose undergoes further processing to remove this water entirely. For formulation purposes, the monohydrate form is highly preferred for products requiring moisture retention (such as bread, cakes, and pastes), whereas the anhydrous variant is selected for ultra-dry powder mixes where any moisture introduction must be avoided.
Q: Is this specification suitable for sensitive applications like infant food formulations?
A: Yes, our White Dextrose for Foods meets stringent international safety standards, including WHO guidelines for infant nutrition. It undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure heavy metal contents remain well below critical thresholds, specifically with lead levels at ≤ 0.1ppm and arsenic levels at ≤ 0.05ppm. It is safely and commonly incorporated into infant cereals and formula milk at a controlled ratio of 1%–3% to provide gentle, easily digestible carbohydrates.
Packaging and Storage Guidelines
To maintain the optimal quality and handling characteristics of White Dextrose for Foods, strict adherence to proper storage protocols is essential for industrial and commercial buyers. As a moisture-sensitive ingredient, dextrose monohydrate requires specific environmental controls to preserve its free-flowing powder state and ensure continuous suitability for food production lines.
The product must be kept in a strictly dry and well-ventilated environment, actively avoiding any contact with moisture. Adequate airflow and low ambient humidity are critical to prevent the powder from absorbing water from the air, which can compromise its physical structure and lead to caking. Keeping the storage facility away from direct sunlight, open water sources, and strong odors is highly recommended to protect the integrity and purity of the dextrose monohydrate.
Consistent temperature management is vital for maintaining the shelf life and physical stability of the product. The recommended storage temperature is strictly between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations helps prevent internal condensation within the storage area, ensuring the material remains chemically stable and ready for immediate processing without degradation.
Always utilize a sealed container to maintain product quality over time. Whether the White Dextrose is kept in its original industrial packaging or transferred to dedicated bulk storage bins, the container must remain completely airtight when not in active use. A secure, tightly sealed barrier is the most effective method to protect the food-grade dextrose from external humidity, airborne dust, and potential cross-contamination, safeguarding your raw material investment.
One of the primary competitive advantages of our White Dextrose is its capacity to deliver an immediate and highly efficient energy boost. As a simple monosaccharide, it requires minimal digestive processing, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream within just 15 to 30 minutes of consumption. This exceptional bioavailability makes it an indispensable ingredient for sports nutrition products, energy drinks, and recovery supplements tailored for athletes and active individuals. For procurement teams sourcing ingredients for energy gels, isotonic beverages, and post-workout snacks, this rapid absorption rate translates to a tangible performance claim that resonates strongly with health-conscious consumers. By delivering quick, sustained energy without causing digestive discomfort, it helps food manufacturers formulate highly functional products that meet demanding physiological requirements.
Beyond its fundamental sweetening capabilities, this dextrose serves as a highly functional, multi-purpose ingredient in commercial bakery and confectionery applications. It provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of regular sucrose, enabling formulators to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile without the cloying, overwhelming sweetness often associated with traditional sugars. For large-scale food processors, managing production costs while maintaining premium quality is a top priority. Utilizing this product can help lower overall sweetener-related expenses by up to 30% when used as a strategic sucrose replacement. Furthermore, its excellent hygroscopic properties ensure superior moisture retention in baked goods. This moisture-locking capability effectively prevents products from drying out prematurely, thereby extending the shelf life of cakes, breads, and pastries by an additional 3 to 5 days. This extension directly impacts supply chain efficiency, allowing for wider distribution networks and significantly reducing spoilage rates on retail shelves.
Derived entirely from premium corn, our White Dextrose presents a natural, safe, and reliable option for food manufacturers committed to clean-label formulations. It provides a highly consistent caloric value of 3.4 kcal/g, making it straightforward to incorporate into precise nutritional calculations and dietary profiles. In addition to its nutritional and sweetening benefits, it is exceptionally valuable in industrial fermentation processes, including commercial brewing, winemaking, and specialized baking. The highly fermentable nature of this dextrose provides yeast and other essential microorganisms with a readily accessible carbon source. This optimal nutrient availability can increase overall fermentation efficiency by up to 20%. For industrial operations, this significant efficiency boost means shorter batch processing times, more consistent production yields, and optimized manufacturing cycles, ultimately maximizing facility throughput and reducing overhead costs.
To assist procurement teams and food manufacturers in evaluating the physical characteristics and consistent quality of our ingredient, we have provided a detailed visual gallery below. These images highlight the fine, uniform texture of our White Dextrose, reflecting the rigorous manufacturing standards we maintain to ensure reliable performance across all your food production lines.
