Glucose

Glucose is a Sugar obtained from the hydrolysis of starch; commercial prod. is the natural D(+)enantiomer monohydrate Glucose uses and applications include: Dietary supplement, flavoring agent, nutritive sweetener for confectionery, foods, medicine, brewing; wine-making; caramel coloring; humectant in starch adhesives; source of methane by anaerobic fermentation; source of certain amino acids by fermentation; pharmaceutical excipient, sweetener, colorant, tonicity agent, tablet diluentfiller; used as a secondary ingredient in moist food pkgs.