DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE

Dextrose monohydrate, also known as D-glucose monohydrate, is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is a white, crystalline solid that readily dissolves in water.

Dextrose monohydrate is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a sweetener, thickener, and bulking agent. It is commonly used in baking, confectionery, beverages, dairy products, and processed foods. It can also be used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries as a source of glucose in intravenous fluids.

• Food and beverage industry:
  • Sweetener in various products, including baked goods, candy, soft drinks, and yogurt
  • Thickener and bulking agent
  • Fermentation agent in brewing and winemaking
• Pharmaceutical industry:
  • Source of energy in intravenous fluids and oral rehydration solutions
  • Ingredient in some medications
• Dietary supplement:
  • Used by athletes and bodybuilders for rapid energy replenishment