Dextrose Monohydrate · Glucose Bulk Sweetener & Energy Source

Key characteristics

• Nutritive sweetener: provides energy at approximately the same caloric value as sucrose (local labelling applies).
• Clean sweetness profile: moderate sweetness, less intense than sucrose, with a neutral flavour that supports other taste components.
• Process-friendly carbohydrate: supports browning, fermentation and texture in baked goods and other heat-treated products.
• High solubility: easily dissolves in water, enabling use in beverages, syrups and concentrated solutions.
• Consistent quality: available in different particle sizes for dry mixes, tablets, powders and instant products.

Indicative specification points

Atlas aligns each dextrose monohydrate grade with your internal specifications and quality systems. Typical commercial parameters include:

• Appearance: white, crystalline powder or granules, free-flowing and odourless.
• Dextrose assay on dry basis in line with food-grade specifications.
• Controlled levels of moisture, sulphated ash and related saccharides.
• Defined particle size distributions (e.g. standard, fine, granular) for tailored flow and dissolution.
• Microbiological criteria suitable for beverage, bakery, confectionery and nutrition use.

Detailed specifications and batch-wise COAs are agreed during the qualification process with your QA/QC and procurement teams.

Beverages & dairy

• Powdered beverage mixes (instant drinks, flavoured waters, isotonic powders) where dextrose provides sweetness and solids.
• Energy and sports drinks, typically combined with other carbohydrates and electrolytes for rapid energy.
• Dairy and plant-based beverages where mild sweetness and controlled browning are required.
• Fermented beverages as a fermentable sugar source for yeast or bacteria, subject to local regulations.

Bakery & cereal applications

• Bread, buns and rolls, where dextrose supports yeast fermentation and crust colour development.
• Cakes, muffins and cookies, contributing sweetness, colour and moisture management.
• Breakfast cereals and granola as part of the sweetening and binding system.
• Bakery improver systems and dry blends where dextrose supports fermentation and reaction with amino acids in Maillard reactions.

Confectionery, snacks & nutrition

• Hard candies, jellies and gums in combination with sucrose or other carbohydrates.
• Snack seasonings and coatings where dextrose supports balanced sweetness and browning during heat treatment.
• Sports nutrition powders and energy gels for fast-available carbohydrates.
• Tablets and compressed confectionery, where certain particle-size grades support flow and compressibility.

Formulation guidance

• Balance dextrose with other carbohydrates (e.g. sucrose, fructose, maltodextrin) to fine-tune sweetness and osmotic pressure.
• Take dextrose’s browning potential into account for baked and heat-treated products.
• Adjust water activity and solids content in confectionery, cereals and snacks to achieve shelf life targets.
• Ensure nutrition and ingredient declarations align with local sugar and carbohydrate labelling requirements.

Quality & regulatory documentation

• Supplied as food-grade dextrose monohydrate with clear specification limits for assay, moisture and impurities.
• Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided with each shipment.
• Supporting information for GMO status, allergen status, contaminants, heavy metals and microbiology available on request.
• Certificates such as Halal, Kosher, ISO, FSSC can be shared when provided by the producer.
• Customers remain responsible for final labelling and nutritional claims; Atlas supports with transparent technical documentation.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: 25 kg bags with inner liners; alternative sizes can be evaluated for specific projects.
• Options for palletisation and mixed-container programs combining dextrose with other Atlas ingredients.
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture, direct sunlight and strong odours.
• Atlas organises shipments under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, handling export documentation and coordination.

For project-specific information on grade availability, lead times, packaging formats and destination documentation, please share your application details, target markets and annual volume with Atlas.