Description
Glucose is a white, crystalline powder with a sweet taste. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide in nature. It is very high in calories. Glucose is produced by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of starch from plants.
Glucose is highly soluble in water, has high viscosity and is hygroscopic. It is a functional additive because it improves the viscosity of products and increases their sweetness.
Salsal Trading SA also offers glucose syrup, a refined and highly concentrated form of industrial glucose. This product is a clear, transparent and viscous solution. Glucose syrup has no distinct taste and is less sweet than fructose or sucrose. It is the most popular form used in the food and beverage sector.
| Physical Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Sulphated ash | No more than 0.5% |
| Arsenic | No more than 1 ppm |
| Copper | No more than 2.5 ppm |
| Lead | No more than 0.5 ppm |
| Sulfur oxide | No more than 25 ppm |
The shelf life of glucose is 12 months from the date of production.
Salsal Trading SA supplies its Trading Partners with glucose in 25 kg bags and Big Bags.
In food production, glucose is used to obtain the desired physical properties of the final product. It improves viscosity, increases sweetness and serves as a flavor enhancer. This raw material is also a preservative in jarred and canned products. The product is widely used in the confectionery sector as an ingredient in candies, ice creams, desserts, creams, jellies, jams, as well as in many flavored drinks and beverages.
Glucose is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a component of salts and infusion fluids to regulate levels of nutrients, electrolytes, and calories.
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