Liquid Glucose / Corn Syrup

Description

Food and Beverage Industry
– Confectionery: It is a key ingredient in hard candies, caramels, toffees, and fudge, as it prevents sugar crystallisation, ensuring a smooth, non-gritty texture and a glossy finish.
– Baked Goods: In cakes, breads, and biscuits, it helps retain moisture, provides a soft, moist texture, and extends shelf life by preventing staling. It also helps in browning and fermentation.
– Frozen Desserts: In ice cream and other frozen desserts, it lowers the freezing point, which helps create a smoother, creamier consistency and makes the product easier to scoop.
– Jams and Jellies: It controls sugar crystallisation and acts as a preservative, maintaining a smooth consistency.
– Beverages: Used in soft drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinks to add sweetness, enhance mouthfeel, balance flavour, and provide a rapid source of energy.

Syrups and Tonics: It is a primary ingredient in cough syrups and vitamin-based tonics, acting as a palatable sweetener, binder, and stabilizer.
Tablet Coatings: It is used as a granulating and coating agent in tablets.
Energy and Rehydration: Its rapid absorption makes it a critical ingredient in oral rehydration solutions and energy supplements to quickly restore glycogen levels.

Cosmetics and Personal Care
– Liquid glucose acts as a natural humectant (moisture-keeper) in the cosmetics industry.
– Skincare: It is found in lotions, creams, and face masks to draw and retain moisture, improving skin elasticity and hydration.
– Hair Care: It is used in shampoos and body washes to provide a pleasant texture and viscosity.