Liquid Glucose - India
- IUPAC Name
- starch hydrolysate
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O6-polymer (D-glucose syrup)
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Liquid glucose; Glucose syrup; Corn syrup; Starch syrup
- Purity / Assay (%)
- DE 38-42 (HFS)
- Grade / Quality Level
- Food Grade
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Liquid glucose is a viscous, colorless or light yellow syrup with high viscosity, humidity, sweetness, and pervasiveness. It is derived from purified corn starch through a process involving enzymatic hydrolysis, decoloration, ion exchange, and purification. Known for its moderately sweet flavor, liquid glucose serves as a starch sugar widely applied in the food industry. Notable advantages include anti-crystallinity and a lower freezing point, making it a common ingredient in candies and beverages.
Manufacturing Process
Commercial liquid glucose is manufactured through the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, with various crops serving as potential starch sources. The resulting product is part of inverted sugar, constituting a roughly equal mixture of glucose and fructose.
