What is edible glucose?
Edible glucose includes glucose powder and glucose syrup. Glucose powder is a food grade monosaccharide typically derived from corn and used as a sweetener or energy source.
Glucose syrup, also known as confectioner's glucose, is a syrup made from the hydrolysis of starch. Glucose is a sugar. Glucose syrup is transparent, viscous and colorless and is half as sweet as cane sugar. Glucose syrup can be made from corn, potatoes and wheat, and less often barley, rice and cassava. Glucose syrup is a highly processed product, which belongs to liquid sweetener and can improve the color, texture, flavor and stability of a variety of dishes and baked products.
Key Uses
Thanks to its unique properties, it is ideal for pastry and ice cream applications, especially in recipes with high alcohol content. It improves the preservation of ganaches, stabilizes mixtures and prevents crystallization in candies and confectionery.
Applications of edible glucose
Its major uses in commercially prepared food products are as a thickener, sweetener, and humectant (an ingredient that retains moisture and thus maintains a food's freshness).Glucose syrup is also widely used in the manufacture of a variety of candy products.
Liquid glucose can be readily used as a substitute for sugar or honey in various cuisines that demand a lesser degree of sweetness.The liquid sweetener with a remarkable flavor & volume enhancing capabilities endorses superior results in culinary applications.
Glucose syrup is used in all types of confectionery, especially hard candy. It is also used as a preservative in food production to maintain the freshness and texture of foods such as jams, jellies and canned fruits.
Storage
Glucose syrups are prone to evaporation and thus should be stored in air-tight containers at a cool and dry place.
Not to be exposed to direct sunlight and humidity.
Advisable to store the solution under refrigeration to avoid any potential damage and spoilage.