Dextrose, DC

LFA’s Dextrose (DC - Directly Compressible) is specifically designed to assist tablet manufacturers in making high quality sublingual tablets, chewable tablets and pills, mints, gums or candy.

LFA’s Dextrose DC has been specifically formulated and granulated in such a way that the particles are directly compressible. This means that they will form a hard and professional tablet without the need for extra flowing agents and binders. LFA’s Dextrose DC is known to be a particularly good binder. This means that unlike some of the other sugars in LFA’s range it will assist the tablet strength and the time that the final product will last in the mouth.

LFA’s Dextrose product was specifically developed to help our customers that are looking to create confectionery products similar to Sweet Tarts, breath mints (Polos/Life Savers), Pez or Tic Tacs. In particular giving the extended life to products that are expected to be chewed or sucked.

Simply add your flavoring, active ingredient and coloring and the Dextrose DC grade will act as the binder and flowing agent. It is important to note that depending on the active ingredient you might be required to add an anti-caking agent to or dry lubricant to the mix. If you have formulation questions then please do reach out to our team.

LFA’s Dextrose DC has a glycemic index of 100 which compared to 65 of regular sugars is considered high. Because of this LFA’s Dextrose DC is good for products aimed at sports enthusiasts looking for a boost of energy. This product is not well suited for diabetics or people that are overly health conscious.

Unlike normal Dextrose that can not be used for tableting. The DC grade of Dextrose from LFA will flow extremely well through your tablet press and into small die cavities. This allows you to run your tablet press at higher speeds saving you time and money.

Feedback from our customers indicates that LFA’s Dextrose is extremely good at masking the bitter taste of botanicals, vitamins and minerals. This makes it ideal for use in medicinal confectionery that is designed to an added health benefit.

LFA’s tabletable DC grade Dextrose leaves no after taste in the mouth. This can leave the mouth feeling cool and refreshed especially when paired with something like a mint flavor.