Dextrose Monohydrate — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade dextrose monohydrate to bakery, meat processing, beverage and confectionery manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Dextrose monohydrate is crystalline D-glucose used as a fermentable sugar, cure carrier and bulk sweetener. Particle size and moisture differ by grade and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Dextrose Monohydrate
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Bakery doughs and yeast-fermented products · Meat and poultry curing, brines and processed meat products · Confectionery, tabletting and coating systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Bakery doughs and yeast-fermented products
- Meat and poultry curing, brines and processed meat products
- Confectionery, tabletting and coating systems
- Beverage and nutritional powders
- Sauces, dressings and prepared foods
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Dextrose monohydrate — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS (monohydrate)
- 5996-10-1
- CAS (anhydrous)
- 50-99-7
- Chemical formula
- C6H12O6 · H2O
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Dextrose monohydrate — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Dextrose monohydrate is the purified glucose of industry: a fermentation substrate, a cure and colour ingredient in meat processing, a bulk sweetener with a distinctive cooling effect, and a compendial excipient. Prairie and Ontario meat processors use it in curing and brine systems, Ontario and Quebec bakery, confectionery and beverage plants use it as a sweetener and fermentable sugar, and biotech and fermentation operations buy it as a carbon source.
Primary uses
- Feeding fermentation in food, beverage and biotechnology processes
- Supporting cure development and colour in processed meat
- Sweetening and bulking bakery, confectionery and beverage products
- Serving as a compendial excipient and energy source
Applications
- Cured and fermented meat systems
- Bakery fermentation and dough systems
- Confectionery, tablets and effervescent products
- Sports drinks and energy products
- Industrial fermentation and biotechnology
Advantages
- Highly consistent, purified carbohydrate source
- Distinct cooling effect valued in tablets and confectionery
- Excellent fermentability with no pre-treatment required
- Available in food, compendial and fermentation grade families
Limitations to consider
- Monohydrate carries water of crystallisation, so it is not swapped 1:1 with anhydrous
- Less sweet than sucrose, requiring higher use levels
- Reducing sugar — participates in Maillard browning, which may be unwanted
- Hygroscopic in fine grades and prone to caking
How to choose the right grade
- State monohydrate or anhydrous and correct the dose for water content
- Set particle size for dissolution, tabletting or dry-blending
- Confirm compendial reference where pharmaceutical use applies
- Check browning behaviour against your thermal process
Typical grades
- Food grade monohydrate
- Anhydrous grade
- Compendial-referenced grade
- Fermentation grade
Comparable materials — how Dextrose monohydrate sits against alternatives
- Sucrose — higher sweetness, non-reducing
- Glucose syrup — liquid handling of similar chemistry
- Maltodextrin — bulk carbohydrate with lower sweetness
- Fructose — higher sweetness, different browning behaviour
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Dextrose monohydrate
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Hydrate form and assay
- Particle size and bulk density
- Moisture, sulphated ash and heavy metals
- Microbiological limits for food use
- Grade family and documentation required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for dextrose-monohydrate-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Monohydrate or anhydrous
- Particle size and end process
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of dextrose monohydrate+
Dextrose is a single glucose unit in crystalline form. It is directly fermentable by yeast and by meat-curing cultures, dissolves with a cooling effect, browns readily in baked and cooked systems and carries roughly three-quarters the sweetness of sucrose at equal weight.
Crystalline dextrose is not glucose syrup+
Dextrose monohydrate is a dry crystalline sugar; glucose syrup is a liquid mixture of glucose, maltose and higher saccharides. They are not interchangeable on a weight basis and behave differently in browning, water activity and crystallisation. Enquiries should state which of the two the formulation actually requires.
Monohydrate and anhydrous forms+
Monohydrate carries bound water and is the common commercial form; anhydrous grades are used where moisture must be minimised. State the form and particle size your process is built on so the correct grade and technical data sheet are requested.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Is dextrose the same as glucose?+
Chemically, crystalline dextrose is D-glucose. Commercially, however, it is a distinct product from glucose syrups, which is why the form required should be stated in the enquiry.
Can dextrose be used in meat curing?+
Dextrose is widely used as a fermentable sugar and carrier in cured and fermented meat products. The applicable grade and documentation are confirmed with the supplier at quotation.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Dextrose Monohydrate Food Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Dextrose Monohydrate?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.