Glucose Syrup

Name:
Glucose Syrup
Detailed information:
(corn syrup). A mixture of D-glucose, maltose, and maltodextrins made by hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. The degree of conversion of the starch varies with consequent effect on the dextrose equivalent (DE) or reducing power of the syrup.

Use:

Food industry as a sweetener (high DE), thickener, or bodying agent (low DE) in soft drinks.

See Glucose.