Glucose syrup, Wheat
General Product Information
| Article | Glucose Syrup, Wheat |
| Synonyms | – |
| CAS No. | 8029-43-4 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 232-436-4 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 170230 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Glucose syrup (wheat) is a clear, viscous, water-soluble solution produced by the hydrolysis of wheat starch. It is a mixture of several sugars, mainly glucose, maltose and higher saccharides. This syrup is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener, texture improver and preservative. Due to the use of wheat as raw material, this glucose syrup generally does not contain detectable gluten after processing, but it may contain traces depending on the production method.
Characteristics
- Allergen status: May contain gluten depending on purification process.
- Odor: –
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: Clear to light yellow.
- Grade: Food.
- Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
- Taste: Mildly sweet, less sweet than sucrose.
- Shape: viscous liquid.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | Mixture of glucose, maltose, maltotriose and oligosaccharides. |
| Molar Weight | – |
| Melting Point | – |
| Boiling Point | >100 °C (depending on dry matter) |
| Density | – |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | Approx. 4.0-6.0 |
Applications
Glucose syrup from wheat is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Food Industry
In candy and chewing gum for texture and moisture retention. In cakes, cookies and bread as a sweetener and preservative. In ice cream and beverages to prevent crystallization and improve viscosity. In canned goods for flavor stabilization.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
Glucose syrup is used as a carrier in syrups and elixirs and as a binder in tablets.
3. Technical Applications
In glue products and leather processing. As a carbon source in fermentation processes.
Interessing Links
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and ingredients.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information on the safety and uses of food additives and ingredients.
- Wikipedia – Glucose syrup