Properties and Benefits
- Sweetness – Glucose Syrup is moderately sweet.
- Viscosity – Typically has a viscous consistency, however this can vary dependant on temperature and concentration.
- Texture and Mouthfeel – Provides a smooth and viscous consistency with a sweet taste.
Functionalities:
- Helps to control crystallisation.
- Has good humectant properties especially in cakes where sweetness is required.
- Binding agent.
Applications:
- Glucose Syrup 63DE is perfect for products such as marshmallows, teacakes and jams as it provides enough viscosity to withstand processing and remain thick, whilst also providing the sweetness for their flavouring.
Overall, Glucose Syrup is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of products, providing them with sweetness, texture, amongst its multiple functional properties.