Virtual International supplies premium, food-grade Dextrose Monohydrate, a highly purified and crystalline form of D-glucose. We produce this versatile ingredient from corn starch through a complete enzymatic hydrolysis process, followed by purification, crystallization, and Drying. As a simple sugar, Dextrose Monohydrate serves as a fast and readily available energy source, a functional bulking agent, and a mild sweetener. Food producers, pharmaceutical formulators, and animal feed manufacturers utilize our Dextrose Monohydrate to enhance product texture, control sweetness, and provide essential carbohydrates for fermentation and nutrition.

Key Features & Benefits

• Exceptional Purity & Consistency: Our controlled manufacturing process guarantees a product that meets USP, BP, and food-grade specifications, ensuring safety and reliable performance.
• Clean, Mild Sweetness: With approximately 75% the sweetness of sucrose, it provides a clean taste profile without overpowering other flavors.
• Readily Available Energy Source: The body rapidly absorbs and metabolizes dextrose, making it an ideal carbohydrate source for energy drinks, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Excellent Fermentation Substrate: It is the preferred carbohydrate source for yeast and other microorganisms in baking, brewing, and fermentation processes.
• Effective Bulking & Texturizing Agent: It improves the mouthfeel, texture, and density of baked goods, confections, and powdered mixes.

Major Industrial Applications

Food & Beverage:

• Bakery: Bakers use it to promote yeast activity, enhance browning (Maillard reaction), and extend the shelf life of products.
• Confectionery: It controls crystallization in candies and fondants, providing a smooth texture.
• Beverages: It provides sweetness and energy in powdered drink mixes, sports drinks, and juices.

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare:

• Pharmaceutical companies employ it as an excipient, a filler/binder in tablets, and a carbohydrate source in IV solutions and oral rehydration salts (ORS).

Animal Nutrition:

• Feed manufacturers add it to livestock and poultry feed as a highly digestible energy source, especially for young animals.
• It also acts as a carrier for vitamins and other active ingredients in premixes.

For additional substance details, you can consult the (-> Outbound Link: ECHA D-glucose substance infocard <-).

Technical Specifications

Our Commitment to Quality

Virtual International manufactures Dextrose Monohydrate in FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 certified facilities. We adhere to strict HACCP principles to ensure the highest level of food safety and product integrity. Our in-house laboratories test every batch to confirm it meets all specifications. We provide a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment.

Discover more about our rigorous standards on our (-> Internal Link: Quality & Food Safety page <-).

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