UNIDEX® Agglomerated Dextrose - 020540
- CAS Number
- 77938-63-7
- Chemical Name
- Dextrose Monohydrate
UNIDEX® Agglomerated Dextrose - 020540 is an agglomerated dextrose monohydrate product with maltodextrin. UNIDEX® has a very uniform coarse particle size profile and provides a range of functional benefits in Pharma tableting. It is very compressible to be used as a binder for direct compression, helping the tablet to remain intact during handling and transportation. It can also be used as an effective bulking agent, making it easier to handle the tablet during the manufacturing process. It has excellent flowability, reducing the risk of sticking and clogging during the tableting process.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Binder
Product families
Applications
- Oral
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- UNIDEX
- Functions
- Binder
- Labeling Claims
- Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO
- Halal
- Kosher
- Non-GMO
- Manufacturing Technology
- Direct Compression
- Certifications & Compliance
GFSI Certified, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified
- Note
* Not present at level of quantification. ** "Total Sugars" in this product may contribute to "Added Sugars" fornutrition labeling purposes in the final consumer product.
- Odor
- No detectable foreign odor
- Flavor
- Clean, sweet taste
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 years
- Dosage Form
- Capsules
- Tablets
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bulk
- Totes (IBC)
- Storage Information
Product should be stored in a clean, dry area, not exposed to prolonged high (> 90°F / 32°C) temperature.
- Benefits and Features
- Very uniform, coarse particle size profile
- Porous, spherical particle shape
- Free flowing
- Very compressible
- Good for tableting
- Effective bulking
- Carrier for flavors, colors, spices
- Low dusting
- Packaging Information
- Bags
- Bulk
- Totes
- Certifications and Compliance
- GFSI Certified
- Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)
- Halal
- Kosher
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 8 - 9 | % |
| Dextrose Equivalent (D.E.) | 96 - 98 | — |
| Sulfur Dioxide Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Ash Content | max. 0.05 | % |
Table 2 of 4
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plate Count | max. 200 | per g |
| Yeast Count | max. 20 | per g |
| Mold Count | max. 20 | per g |
| Coliforms | max. 10 | per g |
| Escherichia Coli | Negative | per 10g |
| Salmonella | Negative | per 25g |
Table 3 of 4
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365.0 | Kcal/100g |
| Total Fat* | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 | mg/100g |
| Sodium* | max. 2 | mg/100g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 | g/100g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 | g/100g |
| Total Sugars** | 87.7 | g/100g |
| Added Sugars | 0.0 | g/100g |
| Other Carbohydrate | 3.6 | g/100g |
| Protein* | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 | mcg/100g |
| Calcium* | max. 2 | mg/100g |
Table 4 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| On U.S.S. #30 mesh (595 micron) | max. 12 | % |
| Through U.S.S. #80 mesh (177 micron) | max. 30 | % |
