What is Organic Dextrose Powder?
Organic Dextrose Powder, also known as D-glucose, is a simple sugar derived from starch. Organic dextrose powder is produced by enzymatic conversion of organic cornstarch, ensuring its origin from organically grown corn following strict USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and EU guidelines. This meticulous process yields a white, crystalline powder with a slightly sweet taste, approximately 20-30% less sweet than table sugar (sucrose).
Are you a manufacturer of baked goods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, or other products seeking a natural, functional sweetener? Look no further than organic dextrose powder, produced from organically grown corn. Available in two forms – anhydrous and monohydrate – organic dextrose powder offers a unique combination of sweetness, functionality, and organic certification to meet your specific needs.
Two Forms to Meet Your Needs
We offer organic dextrose powder in two distinct forms, each with its own advantages:
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Organic Dextrose Anhydrous: This form contains no water molecules, making it ideal for applications requiring a drier ingredient. Here’s a closer look at its benefits:
- Pure Sweetener: Offers a clean, slightly sweet taste profile that complements other flavors without overpowering them.
- Crystallization Control: Inhibits sugar crystallization, ensuring a smooth texture in candies, frostings, and fondants.
- Browning Enhancement: Promotes Maillard reaction, leading to a desirable golden brown color in baked goods.
- Excellent Bulking Agent: Adds volume and body to dry mixes, powdered beverages, and pharmaceutical tablets.
- Fermentation Aid: Provides readily available carbohydrates for yeast activation in brewing and winemaking.
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Organic Dextrose Monohydrate: This form contains one molecule of water for each molecule of dextrose. It offers specific advantages in various applications:
- Enhanced Solubility: Dissolves readily in water, making it ideal for syrups, sauces, and beverage applications.
- Humectant Properties: Attracts and retains moisture, extending shelf life and preventing drying out in baked goods.
- Anti-caking Agent: Prevents clumping in powdered mixes and pharmaceutical formulations.
Specification
| Specification | Organic Dextrose Monohydrate | Organic Dextrose Anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Neutral | Neutral |
| Taste | Sweet | Very sweet |
| Solubility | ≥99% | ≥99% |
| Moisture Content (%) | ≤9.5 | ≤1.0 |
| Ash Content (%) | ≤0.2 | ≤0.2 |
| Dextrose Equivalent (DE) | ≥99.0 | ≥100.0 |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤0.5mg/kg | ≤0.5mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.1mg/kg | ≤0.1mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.05mg/kg | ≤0.05mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.01mg/kg | ≤0.01mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1000 | ≤1000 |
| Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | ≤100 |
| Coliforms (MPN/g) | Negative | Negative |
| E.coli (cfu/g) | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella (cfu/25g) | Negative | Negative |
Applications for Organic Dextrose Powder
The versatility of organic dextrose powder makes it a valuable ingredient across various industries. Here are some prominent applications:
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Food and Beverage:
- Sweetener in baked goods, candies, confectionery fillings, and frostings.
- Ingredient in sports drinks, nutritional beverages, and dietary supplements.
- Substrate for fermentation in brewing, winemaking, and kombucha production.
- Thickener and bulking agent in syrups, sauces, and jams.
- Cryoprotectant in freeze-dried food applications.
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Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical:
- Sweetener and bulking agent in tablets, capsules, and chewable supplements.
- Carrier for active ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations.
- Cryoprotectant in freeze-dried pharmaceuticals.
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Other Applications:
- Raw material for the production of other carbohydrates like citric acid and ascorbic acid.
- Binder in cosmetic and personal care products.
Benefits of Using Organic Dextrose Powder
- Clean Label Appeal: Meet the growing consumer demand for organic, natural ingredients.
- Natural Sweetener: Provides a healthy alternative to refined sugars.
- Functional Properties: Enhances sweetness, controls crystallization, promotes browning, and acts as a bulking agent.
- Non-GMO: Produced from certified organic, non-GMO corn.
- Kosher and Vegan: Suitable for a wider range of dietary needs.
- Excellent Solubility: Dissolves easily for better processing and formulation flexibility.
- Clean Taste Profile: Complements other flavors without masking them.
- Natural Source of Energy: Provides readily available carbohydrates for the body.
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