5LB Dextrose

Description

Dextrose is a general purpose product for most food, beverage and industrial use

Product Characteristics

Dextrose is a simple sugar made from corn and is chemically identical to glucose. It exists as white, odorless crystalline granules with a mild, clean sweetness that is roughly 70-75% as sweet as table sugar, making it ideal for applications where precise sweetness control is needed.

Culinary Uses

In baking, dextrose improves browning, retains moisture, and helps create a soft, uniform crumb in breads, cakes, and cookies. It also serves as a fermentation aid, providing a direct source of fermentable sugar for yeast in bread and other leavened goods. In beverages, dextrose is used as a sweetener in soft drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks, and supports fermentation in beer, wine, and kombucha. In confectionery, it helps control crystallization, balance sweetness, and improve texture in candies, icings, and fillings. 

Advantages

Dextrose extends the shelf life of packaged foods by deterring the growth of yeast, mold, and bacteria. It dissolves quickly and evenly in water and imparts a clean taste without unwanted aftertaste. Its mild sweetness and functional versatility make it a cost-effective ingredient across a wide range of food, beverage, and industrial applications.

Key Takeaways

• Simple sugar made from corn, chemically identical to glucose
• Roughly 70-75% as sweet as table sugar for precise sweetness control
• Improves browning, moisture retention, and texture in baked goods
• Acts as a fermentation aid in breads, beer, wine, and kombucha
• Extends shelf life by inhibiting mold, yeast, and bacterial growth
• Suitable for food, beverage, and industrial applications

Repackaged Option

5LB Bag: Repackaged from the larger bag in our facility

Freshness & Storage

Shelf Life: 36 months

Product Details

Item Number: D-0109