Liquid Glucose or or Corn Syrup – as it is also known

• Liquid glucose, which is free from Sulphur Dioxide, is used to prepare cough syrups and tonics.
• It also increases the functioning of the pancreas.
• It also enhances immunity of the person.
• Liquid Glucose also improves blood circulation.
• It contains carbohydrate derivatives and so stabilizes sugar level in blood.
• Intake of liquid glucose helps to sooth sore throats. It forms a coating in the throat and protects it from irritation.
• It is also used in tablet coating.

Tips To Store Liquid Glucose:

• Place it in tight containers in a cool and dry place.
• It should be kept away from sunshine and humidity.
• It should be preferably store it in the fridge.

Culinary Uses Of Liquid Glucose:

• It is used while making candies as it imparts cohesiveness and avoids crystallization.
• It is also used in combination with sugar for making tangy candies.
• Glucose biscuits are also made out of liquid glucose.
• It also acts as a preservative and keeps food products soft. This is the reason why it is used in jams, jellies and chewing gums.
• Syrups used in bakeries also contain glucose in them.
• It is also added to ice-creams as it lowers the freezing point and also catalyses its flavor.
• They are also put in mouth fresheners to preserve them.
• Tobacco industry also uses it to maintain the quality of tobacco.

It is also used as a food thickener.

• It is also used in soft drinks and diet sodas to improve the flavor and to reduce the sweetness.

TEJASH THAKKAR