Liquid Glucose Suppliers In South Africa

What is Liquid Glucose?

Glucose syrup, also known as confectioner’s glucose, is a syrup made from the hydrolysis of starch. Glucose is a sugar.

Liquid Glucose Suppliers In South Africa

What is the price of glucose in South Africa?

The retail price range in Rand for glucose is between ZAR 23.31 and ZAR 29.14 per kilogram or between ZAR 10.57 and ZAR 13.22 per pound(lb) in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

What is the best source of liquid glucose?

corn

Although corn is the most common source, potatoes, barley, cassava, and wheat can also be used. Glucose syrup is produced as a thick liquid or in solid granules ( 4 , 5 ). The dextrose equivalent (DE) of these syrups signifies their level of hydrolysis.

What is the unit of glucose in South Africa?

In South Africa, we measure blood glucose levels in millimoles per litre (mmol/l). The normal range for non-diabetic people is 4-6 mmol/l. You’re considered to be Diabetic if your fasting blood glucose (before eating breakfast) is over 7 mmol/l, or your non-fasted level is over 11 mmol/l.

Does liquid glucose expire?

Pure glucose, also known as dextrose, is a simple sugar that is commonly used as a food ingredient and as a source of energy. When stored properly, pure glucose has an indefinite shelf life and does not expire in the traditional sense.