Dextrose Monohydrate is the crystalline monohydrate form of D-glucose. It contains one water molecule for each glucose molecule and is commonly manufactured by hydrolysing starch, purifying the resulting glucose and crystallizing it under controlled conditions. Food regulations describe the product as purified and crystallized D-glucose with at least 99.5% dextrose equivalent on a dry basis.
Dextrose provides sweetness, carbohydrate solids and functional properties in foods and beverages. Compared with sucrose, it has lower relative sweetness and can contribute to flavour enhancement, browning, texture development and freezing-point control. Its high water solubility also makes it useful in powdered beverages and instant mixes.
Dextrose Monohydrate for Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition and Fermentation Applications Supplied from Malaysia Worldwide.
Dextrose Monohydrate applications include confectionery, bakery products, dairy foods, beverages, powdered drinks, desserts, nutrition products and processed foods. It is also readily fermentable and may serve as a carbohydrate substrate in fermentation processes. Mars Oleochemicals identifies sweetening, bulking, food, beverage and fermentation-related uses for its grade.
Mars Oleochemicals supplies maize-derived Dextrose Monohydrate in commercial bag and bulk-bag formats. Buyers should review assay, moisture, specific rotation, sulfated ash, sulphur dioxide, microbiological limits, heavy metals and the current COA before approval. Food, pharmaceutical and medical applications should use the grade and documentation specifically approved for the intended market.
1. What is Dextrose Monohydrate? Dextrose Monohydrate is purified crystalline D-glucose containing one molecule of water of crystallization for every molecule of D-glucose. It is commonly produced from hydrolysed maize or corn starch.
2. Is Dextrose Monohydrate the same as glucose? Dextrose is D-glucose. Dextrose Monohydrate is the crystalline monohydrate form containing one molecule of water of crystallization with each molecule of D-glucose.
3. What is the molecular formula of Dextrose Monohydrate? Dextrose Monohydrate is written as C6H12O6·H2O, equivalent to the overall molecular formula C6H14O7. Its molecular weight is approximately 198.17 g/mol.
4. What CAS number should be used for Dextrose Monohydrate? Mars Oleochemicals currently lists CAS 5996-10-1, while FDA and USP references commonly identify Dextrose Monohydrate as CAS 77938-63-7. Commercial documentation should use the identifier stated on the actual manufacturer's current SDS, TDS and COA.
5. What is the HS code for Dextrose Monohydrate? Dextrose Monohydrate generally falls under international HS subheading 1702.30 for glucose and glucose syrup containing less than 20 percent fructose by weight on a dry basis. The complete national tariff extension should be confirmed with customs.
6. What is Dextrose Monohydrate used for in food? Dextrose Monohydrate is used as a sweetener, bulking ingredient and carbohydrate source in confectionery, bakery products, beverages, dairy products, powdered mixes, desserts and processed foods.
7. Why is Dextrose Monohydrate used in sports nutrition? Dextrose is a readily available carbohydrate and is used in suitable sports drinks, powdered drink mixes and nutrition products where rapidly available carbohydrate and easy water solubility are desired.
8. Can food-grade Dextrose Monohydrate be used for intravenous products? Food-grade Dextrose Monohydrate should not automatically be treated as suitable for intravenous use. Medical and parenteral applications require pharmaceutical or compendial grades meeting the applicable purity, manufacturing and regulatory requirements. FDA and USP separately recognise dextrose monohydrate for regulated pharmaceutical uses.
9. Why is dextrose useful in fermentation? Dextrose is readily fermentable and can provide an accessible carbohydrate substrate for microorganisms in suitable fermentation processes and culture-media applications.
10. Where can buyers source Dextrose Monohydrate from Malaysia? International buyers can contact Mars Oleochemicals Sdn. Bhd. for Dextrose Monohydrate specifications, packing options, quality documents, certification information, availability and export quotations.
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