What is Dextrose?
Dextrose, also known as D-Glucose, is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) and one of the most important carbohydrates in human metabolism, serving as the primary energy source for the body. Commercially, Dextrose is produced through the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, typically derived from corn, and is available as a white, sweet-tasting crystalline powder in both anhydrous and monohydrate forms.
Polychem Industries supplies Dextrose in food grade and pharmaceutical grade to confectionery manufacturers, bakery companies, beverage producers, and pharmaceutical companies across India and internationally. Its rapid energy availability, fermentability, and functional properties as a sweetener and bulking agent make it indispensable across the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade (Monohydrate) | White crystalline powder | 99.5%+ (Food / Pharma Grade) | FSSAI / FCC | Confectionery, bakery, beverages, infant formula |
| Pharma Grade (Anhydrous) | White crystalline powder | 99.5%+ | USP / BP / IP | IV fluids, oral rehydration, pharmaceutical formulations |
Applications & Uses
Confectionery & Candy
Widely used in candy, chewing gum, and confectionery manufacturing as a sweetening and bulking agent. Dextrose provides a clean, mildly sweet taste and is less hygroscopic than some other sugars, contributing to better texture stability in finished products.
Bakery & Bread Products
Used in bread and baked goods as a fermentable sugar source for yeast activity, contributing to crust colour development through the Maillard reaction, and providing sweetness and moisture retention in the finished product.
Beverages & Sports Drinks
Used in sports drinks, energy beverages, and rehydration formulations due to its rapid absorption and immediate energy availability, making it valuable for quick energy replenishment during physical activity.
IV Fluids & Oral Rehydration
Pharma Grade Dextrose is a critical component of intravenous fluid formulations used in hospitals for fluid replacement and nutritional support, and in oral rehydration solutions for treating dehydration.
Infant Formula
Used as a carbohydrate source in infant formula and baby food products, providing easily digestible energy appropriate for infant nutritional requirements.
Fermentation & Industrial Processes
Used as a fermentable carbon source in various industrial fermentation processes including the production of organic acids, enzymes, and other biotechnology products requiring a readily metabolisable sugar feedstock.
Technical Specifications
Dextrose — Key Properties
Why Source Dextrose from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (Monohydrate) and Pharma Grade (Anhydrous) available
- FSSAI compliant Food Grade supply with Certificate of Analysis
- Pharma Grade meets USP / BP / IP specifications for IV fluid use
- Reliable bulk supply for confectionery, bakery and pharma manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
