Liquid Glucose

Uses of Liquid Glucose

Primary Uses of Liquid Glucose 

1. Food & Beverage Industry

• Confectionery

  • Used in candies, toffees, gummies, and chocolates to prevent crystallization and improve texture.

• Bakery Products

  • Extends shelf life in cakes, pastries, and biscuits by retaining moisture.

• Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

  • Prevents ice crystal formation, ensuring a smooth texture.

• Beverages

  • Acts as a sweetener and bodying agent in soft drinks and energy drinks.

2. Pharmaceuticals

• Syrups & Cough Medicines

  • Used as a sweetener and thickening agent in medicinal syrups.

• IV Solutions & Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

  • Provides quick energy in medical formulations.

3. Fermentation Industry

• Alcohol Production

  • Fermented to produce beer, vodka, and bioethanol.

• Yeast & Enzyme Production

  • Serves as a nutrient medium in microbial fermentation.

Secondary Uses of Liquid Glucose 

1. Textile Industry

• Fabric Sizing

  • Used to strengthen yarns before weaving.

2. Paper & Packaging

• Adhesive Formulations

  • Improves stickiness in corrugated boxes and labels.

3. Leather Tanning

• Leather Softening

  • Helps in fat liquoring during leather processing.

4. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Hair & Skin Products

  • Acts as a humectant in lotions and creams to retain moisture.

5. Animal Feed

• Livestock & Poultry Nutrition

  • Provides quick energy in feed formulations.

6. Biofuel Production

• Feedstock for Bioethanol

  • Used in renewable fuel production.

7. Tobacco Industry

• Cigarette & Cigar Manufacturing

  • Enhances flavor and moisture retention.