Roquette Dextrose Monohydrate

Roquette Dextrose Monohydrate acts as a sweetener, pigment and flavor enhancer in various pet food and feed specialties. It has a sweet flavor (approximately 0.75 times greater than that of sucrose) and therefore improves the palatability of finished products.

Ingredient Name: Dextrose Monohydrate

Chemical Name: Dextrose Monohydrate

Functions: Anti-Crystalizing Agent, Binder, Bulking Agent, Carbohydrate Source, Colorant & Pigment, Energy Source, Filler, Flavor Enhancer, Nutritive Sweetener, Sweetener

CAS Number: 77938-63-7

Dosage Form: Tablets

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Functional Properties
  • Nutrition & Health
    • Energy
  • Taste & Texture
    • Flavor Enhancer
  • Formulation Benefits
    • Sweetener
Features
  • Energy Source
  • Palatability Improvement
  • Flavor Enhancer

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form
Manufacturing Technology
Applications
  • Pet Food
    • Healthy Products
  • Feed Specialties
    • Premix & Starter
    • Veterinary Products
    • Milk Replacers

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Taste
Sweet
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying (Water Content)8 - 9%—
Dextrose Assay (Dry Basis)min. 99.5%—
Specific Optical Rotation52.6 - 53.2degree—
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%—
SO₂ Contentmax. 0.002%—
Starch ContentPasses test——
Chloride Contentmax. 0.015%—
Lead Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg—
Arsenic Content (as is)max. 1mg/kg—

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage Information

Chemical Stability : 2 years from date of manufacture when stored in the original, unopened packaging.