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Dextrose 55 LB

Dextrose 55 LB

Product Characteristics or Behavior Dextrose is a simple sugar made from corn and is chemicall... Read more

Product Characteristics or Behavior

Dextrose is a simple sugar made from corn and is chemically identical to glucose. It dissolves easily and is commonly used in baking, beverages, and food production to add sweetness, support texture, and improve consistency.


Common Uses

Baking and Cooking

Used in baked goods to add mild sweetness, support browning, and help improve overall texture in certain recipes.


Beverages and Syrups

Can be mixed into tea, coffee, drink mixes, and syrups as a fast dissolving sweetener.


Food Production

Often used in commercial kitchens and manufacturing for candies, mixes, and other formulations where controlled sweetness and smooth blending are needed.


Fermentation

Dextrose is directly fermentable, which makes it useful in yeast doughs and in brewing applications where the yeast needs a sugar it can take up without conversion.


Packaging

Dextrose Packaging: 55 lb Bag


Pallet

Dextrose Pallet: 50 - 55 lb Bags


Product Identifier

Item Number: D-0109


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Product Characteristics or Behavior

Dextrose is a simple sugar made from corn and is chemically identical to glucose. It dissolves easily and is commonly used in baking, beverages, and food production to add sweetness, support texture, and improve consistency.


Common Uses

Baking and Cooking

Used in baked goods to add mild sweetness, support browning, and help improve overall texture in certain recipes.


Beverages and Syrups

Can be mixed into tea, coffee, drink mixes, and syrups as a fast dissolving sweetener.


Food Production

Often used in commercial kitchens and manufacturing for candies, mixes, and other formulations where controlled sweetness and smooth blending are needed.


Fermentation

Dextrose is directly fermentable, which makes it useful in yeast doughs and in brewing applications where the yeast needs a sugar it can take up without conversion.


Packaging

Dextrose Packaging: 55 lb Bag


Pallet

Dextrose Pallet: 50 - 55 lb Bags


Product Identifier

Item Number: D-0109


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dextrose made from?
Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn and is chemically identical to glucose, the form of sugar naturally found in the body.
How is dextrose used in baking and cooking?
It’s used as a sweetener in baked goods, beverages, and syrups, and it helps improve browning and extend shelf life in recipes.
Is dextrose the same as sugar?
Dextrose and table sugar (sucrose) are both sweeteners, but dextrose is a single sugar (monosaccharide) while sucrose is a compound of glucose and fructose.
Can dextrose be used as a sugar substitute?
Yes, it can replace sugar in many recipes and adds mild sweetness without altering flavor profiles significantly.
How should dextrose be stored?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place. When properly stored, dextrose has a shelf life of up to 36 months.