Dextrose Monohydrate Food grade
Dextrose Monohydrate Food grade is the crystalline form of D-glucose containing one molecule of water of crystallization. It appears as a white, crystalline powder with a sweet taste and is freely soluble in water. As a simple sugar (monosaccharide), it serves as an essential energy source in food and nutrition products.

Specification for Dextrose Monohydrate

• Description: White, crystalline powder; odorless and sweet in taste.
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%).
• Identification:
• Infrared absorption: Matches reference.
• Chemical tests: Confirms presence of glucose.
• Appearance of Solution: Clear and colorless (typically a 10% w/v aqueous solution).
• Acidity or Alkalinity: Passes test (pH within BP limits).
• Water Content: 7.0% to 9.5% (indicates presence of one water molecule).
• Sulphated Ash: Not more than 0.1%.
• Specific Optical Rotation: +52.5° to +53.3° (for a 10% solution at 20°C).
• Foreign Sugars: Should not be present in significant amounts.
• Barium, Chloride, Sulphate: Within BP permissible limits.
• Heavy Metals: Not more than 5 ppm.