Glucose DE 97 Dextrose Powder Fine Organic

D-glucose Glucose is a naturally occurring chemical compound. This glucose powder is also known as D-glucose. D-glucose is also referred to as grape sugar or dextrose. D-glucose is a monosaccharide (simple sugar), a subcategory of carbohydrates. It is an important source of energy. Glucose is produced by plants and most algae through photosynthesis (the conversion of light into carbohydrates). Dextrose Equivalent (DE) The DE number of glucose indicates something about the binding strength and sweetness of the glucose and depends on the extent to which hydrolysis has been applied. Starch is converted into glucose through hydrolysis. On a scale of 0 - 100, 0 is pure starch and 100 is pure glucose. The lower the number, the higher the binding strength of the product. The higher the number, the greater the sweetness. Usage Glucose can be absorbed directly from the small intestine into the bloodstream. When it circulates in the blood, glucose is taken up into...