Dextrose
Dextrose is the crystallized form of glucose. A basic energy nutrient for most animal species, it is fully assimilated by the body.
Dextrose is especially recommended in feed for young animals:
-
during periods when they may be under stress.
-
or in the manufacture of milk replacers.
It has a sweet flavour (approximately 0.75 times greater than that of sucrose) and therefore improves the palatability of finished products.
It is widely used in the manufacture of pet food for developing aromatic substances via the Maillard reaction.
From a technological point of view, dextrose can be used as a soluble carrier for the preparation of nutritional specialities to be diluted in drinking water.
Several dextrose qualities are available, monohydrate, anhydrous and injectable grade (pyrogen free), the latter being mainly used in the veterinary medicines.
Dextrose for piglet feed & calf milk replacers
(energy source), pet food - Carrier for veterinary medicine
Piglet feed
 |
Dextrose is incorporated in pre-starter and starter feed as an energy supply of choice as it stimulates feed consumption and improves the vitality of piglets:
-
It is an easily assimilated energy source because unlike sucrose, it does not require digestive enzymes.
-
It has a sweetening power that increases the palatability of the feed.
Studies carried out by Roquette demonstrated that the combination of dextrose and lactose is more effective than lactose alone, especially in very young piglets (see “Documents” tab).
It is included at a concentration of 3 to 20 % in the finished feed.
|
Calf milk replacers
 |
Dextrose is appreciated for the manufacture of calf milk replacers.
Fully soluble, it constitutes a energy source immediately available for the animal.
It is also a potential substitute of dairy ingredients such as whey and lactose.
In the veal calf field, dextrose is especially recommended for the last meal before transport to the slaughterhouse.
It prevents hypoglycaemia situations and allows improved meat quality and better classification of carcasses.
The quantity distributed is of the order of 0.5 to 1 kg per calf diluted in water.
|
Pet food
 |
Dextrose is a very important ingredient in pet food based on the palatability benefits.
Dextrose is a reducing sugar which can react with proteins and amino acids and develop specific aromatic compounds that improve the palatability of the finished product.
|
Nutritional and Veterinary specialties
Dextrose is soluble in water and very rapidly dispersible. Therefore, it is a carrier of choice for soluble premixes.
Sample request
Early testing is important and we recognize the need for our customers to have representative material for initial lab trial. We can provide small non-commercial samples wherever you are in the world, with both the corresponding certificate of analysis and conformity and the material safety data sheet.
To obtain access to this service, please submit your sample or other request here.
Request a sample
Current packaging available for dextrose
Dextrose is available in bulk, 25-kg bags and big-bags.
To check the immediate availability of these packaging formats or other special packaging, please contact us for further information.
