High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) (also called glucose-fructose, isoglucose and glucose-fructose syrup) is a sweetener made from corn starch that has been processed by glucose isomerase to convert some of its glucose into fructose.
285 kg drums. 80 drums fit into one 20” FCL.
24 months
Parameter | Specifications |
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Chemical & Physical Characteristics | |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density at 20 C˚ (kg/L) | 1.3467:1.3547 |
Dry substance (w/w) | 70.7-72% |
Ash content % | 0.05 max. |
Brix 20 C˚ | 69.0-70.6 |
Refractive Index (20 C˚) | 1.4631:1.4669 |
Viscosity 30 C˚ (mPa.s) | 150 |
pH | 3.5 – 5.5 |
SO2(ppm) | 3 max |
Chloride | 50ppm max |
Protein | 0.002% max |
DE | 94 min |
Color (R.B.U.) | 20 max |
Microbiological Data | |
Standard plate count | ˂200 cfu/10 ml |
Yeast and mold | ˂20 cfu/10 ml |
E.Coli | None (10 ml) |
Heavy Metal | |
Arsenic | 0.1 ppm max |
Copper | 2 ppm max |
Lead | 0.5 ppm max |
Sugar Spectrum | |
Fructose | 42% min. |
Fructose+Decstrose | 93% min |
Higher Sugar | 7% max |
HFCS is among the sweeteners that mostly replaced sucrose (table sugar) in the food industry. HFCS 42 is used in beverages, processed foods, cereals, and baked goods