Below is a list of all known varieties for Dextrose (Glucose). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dextrose (Brewing Sugar) | Also known as corn sugar, this is 100% glucose. Used by brewers to prime beer for carbonation or to increase alcohol content without adding body. |
| Dextrose Powder | A fine, powdered form of pure glucose. Used in baking to promote browning and in processed foods as a sweetener. |
| Galactose | A monosaccharide (simple sugar) that is less sweet than glucose. It is a component of lactose (milk sugar) and is found in dairy products. |
| Glucose Syrup | A thick, clear syrup made from the hydrolysis of starch (usually corn or wheat). It controls sugar crystallization and is a key component in confectionery. |
| Glucose-Fructose Syrup | The European name for High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), made from wheat or corn starch. (Linking to Glucose as its origin). |