Sugar, Confectioner's

Category

Sweetening agent

Molecular Weight

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UNII

NA

CAS Number

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Administration route

Oral

Dosage Form

Capsules, Tablets

Stability and Storage Conditions

This product is stable in air under normal storage conditions at room temperature and low relative humidity. Over 160℃ becomes caramelized and decomposes. It is easier than granular sucrose to absorb moisture, dilute solution or dry storage can cause microbial growth. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Source and Preparation

Refined sucrose granules are ground with corn starch to form a fine powder. Anti-caking agents can be added, such as tricalcium phosphate, and various silicates.

Applications

Powdered sucrose is used in formulations for flavoring or sweetening when sugar is required to dissolve rapidly. It can be used as a diluent in the prescription of solid preparations when it is necessary to mix tiny active ingredients with small sucrose particles to achieve content uniformity. In solution, a high concentration of powdered sugar (70% w/v) increases viscosity and has some anti-corrosion properties. Can be used as sugar coating solution, wet granular binder/thinner.

Incompatibilities

This product cannot coexist with dilute acid, or it can be hydrolyzed and converted into sugar; Incompatibility with alkaline earth metal hydroxide, can react to form (cane) sugar compound.