| Liquid Glucose is manufactured from refined starch
by acid hydrolysis. It consists of dextrose, maltose,
tritetra and higher saccharides. |
| Moisture |
14 to 18% |
| Dry solids |
82 to 86% |
| Dextrose Equivalent |
38 to 44% |
| PH (50% Soln) |
4.8 to 5.2 |
| Sulphated Ash |
0.2% (max) |
| SO2 (max) |
400 ppm - Confectionery
40 ppm - SO2 free |
|
| Main applications of Liquid Glucose
is in Confectionery manufacturing. It is widely
used in jams, jellies, canned fruits. It prevents
crystallization of these products. It is also used
in chocolates, toffees, biscuits, ice-creams. In
pharmaceutical industry Liquid Glucose(SO2
free) is used for preparation of cough syrups, tablet
coating and in cosmetics. It also finds use as a
softening agent in leather industry. |
