Glucose Powder

What is Glucose Powder?

Special Ingredients Glucose Powder is a premium quality, natural powder. It is free from artificial colours and flavours. Glucose Powder is very versatile, used as a sweetener it will improve the flavour, texture and stability of many foods and will improve the shelf life of baked goods It has a moderate sweet taste (70% as sweet as sugar) and can be used in a variety of bak-ing products including cakes, desserts, confectionery, preserves and jam making. Used in jams and fruit preparations it will improve the taste of the fruit and its stability. Use in ice cream to prevent the formation of crystals (it has a lower freezing point than sugar) and will ensure a glossy, smooth consistency. Add to icing to ensure a glossy, smooth con-sistency. It can be added to drinks to sweeten and enhance the flavour and is commonly used to create energy drinks. It will mix easily with various food ingredients and can be diluted by mixing in water. If you are replacing Glucose Syrup with Glucose Powder, use 75g of Glucose Powder instead of 100g of glucose syrup. Our Glucose Powder has a DE value of 40.

Where To Buy Glucose Powder

Order Glucose Powder online directly from Special Ingredients, available in a range of pack sizes to suit both recipe development and professional food production. Choose from Glucose Powder 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 75kg, 100kg and 250kg.

For a convenient larger pack size, our Glucose Powder 5kg is ideal for baking, confectionery, desserts, ice cream and a wide range of food applications. Larger quantities are also available for commercial kitchens, bakeries and food manufacturers.

Glucose Powder Recipes

Special Ingredients Glucose Powder is a versatile ingredient used in baking, confectionery, desserts and savoury cooking to add sweetness, support caramelisation and help achieve a smooth, consistent finish. It is especially useful in recipes where a clean sweetness and controlled browning are required, making it a valuable ingredient for both professional chefs and home cooks.

A delicious example is our Gorgonzola Risotto with Pears and Onions Recipe. In this recipe, Glucose Powder is combined with butter to lightly caramelise the pears, creating a subtle sweetness that balances the bold, tangy flavour of Gorgonzola cheese. This demonstrates how Glucose Powder can be used for caramelising fruit, improving flavour balance and enhancing savoury recipes.

If you're looking for Glucose Powder recipes, cooking with Glucose Powder, caramelised fruit recipes or modern savoury recipe ideas, this Gorgonzola risotto is an excellent example of how this versatile ingredient can be used beyond traditional baking and confectionery.