Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose monohydrate is a natural, simple sugar that is chemically identical to glucose, the body’s primary energy source. It is a white, crystalline powder commonly derived from corn starch via hydrolysis.
Key Information Chemical Formula:C6H12O6.H2O.Form: A white, odorless crystalline powder with a sweet taste.Sweetness: About 70-80% as sweet as regular table sugar (sucrose).Function in the body: Because it is a simple sugar, it is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and provides an instant energy boost, quickly raising blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Common Uses
Dextrose monohydrate is versatile and used across various industries:
Medical & Pharmaceutical:
Treating low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), often in the form of tablets or gels, especially for people with diabetes.
A key ingredient in oral rehydration salts (ORS) and intravenous (IV) fluids to treat dehydration and provide essential nutrients and metabolic energy to patients.
Used as an excipient (filler/binder) in tablets and other drug delivery systems.
Food & Beverage Industry:
A natural sweetener in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
A fermentation substrate for producing products like beer and wine.
Used to improve texture (e.g., controlling ice crystals in frozen desserts) and enhance flavors.
Acts as a preservative to extend the shelf life of various foods.
Sports Nutrition:
A popular post-workout supplement to rapidly replenish muscle glycogen stores, aiding recovery after intense exercise.
Other Industrial Uses:
Found in personal care products, adhesives, and used in fermentation processes for industrial products like bioethanol.