CAS Number: 50-99-7
Dextrose monohydrate’s versatility is showcased through its wide array of applications across different sectors.
Food and Beverage Industry
- Use as a Sweetener in Various Products: Dextrose monohydrate is a popular ingredient in the food industry due to its moderate sweetness, which is less intense than sucrose. It’s commonly found in products like baked goods, candies, canned fruits, and desserts.
- In beverages, it’s used not only for its sweetness but also to enhance the drink’s body, giving it a fuller, more satisfying mouthfeel.
- Role in Food Preservation and Fermentation Processes: By reducing water activity, it inhibits the growth of spoilage organisms, effectively extending a product’s shelf life. Furthermore, its role in fermentation is invaluable for making beer, wine, and bread. Dextrose is a preferred nutrient for yeast, facilitating the fermentation process which is essential for alcohol production and the leavening of dough.
Sports Nutrition and Supplements
- Incorporation in High-Energy Formulations: Used in pre-workout supplements and in high-carbohydrate protein powders aimed at supporting muscle glycogen replenishment.
- Benefits for Post-Workout Recovery: A go-to ingredient in recovery drinks and shakes.
Pharmaceutical Uses
- Dextrose Monohydrate in Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS): One of the most critical medical applications of dextrose monohydrate is in the formulation of ORS.
- Other Medicinal Purposes and Applications: Utilized in tablet formulations as a filler
- Beverages (wine, vinegar, glucose, juice fruit, oil, etc.)
- Bakery & cereals
- Dairy
- Fruit preparations
- Ice cream
- Confectionery
