Fructose: Monosaccharide Sweetener for Food and Pharmaceutical Formulations
Fructose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide (ketohexose) found abundantly in fruits, honey, and root vegetables. It is the sweetest of the naturally occurring sugars, with approximately 1.2–1.7 times the sweetness of sucrose depending on temperature and concentration. In pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a sweetening agent and filler in oral formulations.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 57-48-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₂O₆ |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Function | Sweetener / filler / humectant |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF |
Formulation Applications
Fructose is used as a sweetening agent in oral solutions, syrups, and chewable tablets. Its high solubility (approximately 375 g/100 mL at 20°C) and sweetness make it effective for taste-masking bitter APIs in paediatric and geriatric formulations. In tablet manufacturing, crystalline fructose can be used as a direct compression diluent, though its hygroscopic nature requires controlled humidity during processing. Fructose undergoes Maillard reactions with primary amines at elevated temperatures and should not be used with amine-containing drugs in formulations that may be exposed to heat. In food applications, crystalline fructose is used to enhance sweetness and improve moisture retention in baked goods and confections.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies crystalline fructose in pharmaceutical and food grades to customers across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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