Modernist Pantry Pure Glucose Powder 1 kg — Vegan, Gluten-Free, OU Kosher for smoother frozen desserts

Pure Glucose Powder from Modernist Pantry is a corn‑derived, vegan, gluten‑free sweetener designed to stabilize frozen desserts, prevent sugar recrystallization, and extend baked goods' shelf life.

Modernist Pantry Pure Glucose Powder is a neutral‑flavored glucose (dextrose syrup solids) sold in a 1 kg (2.2 lb / 36 oz) package and certified Kosher (Pareve) by the Orthodox Union. It’s about 70% as sweet as table sugar and works differently than sucrose, making it a common ingredient in professional and home kitchens for syrups, jams, confectionery sugar work, and frozen desserts where texture and shelf stability matter.

How does this glucose help with ice cream and sorbet texture?

Glucose lowers the freezing point and reduces large ice crystal formation, yielding smoother scoops and a creamier mouthfeel without adding excessive perceived sweetness. Chefs and home cooks use it to control hardness and maintain scoopability over time.

• Reduces ice crystal growth for a softer texture
• Improves freeze‑thaw stability in sorbets and gelatos
• Allows lower added sucrose while preserving sweetness balance

Why choose this powder for sugar work, jams, and syrups?

In sugar work and confectionery, glucose inhibits sucrose recrystallization, keeping sugar pliable and glossy instead of grainy. In jams and syrups it contributes body and shelf stability without overpowering sweetness.

• Prevents crystallization for smooth caramels and pullable sugar
• Adds viscosity and shine to syrups and fruit preserves
• Makes sugar cooked confections more elastic and workable

How does it compare to regular table sugar in baking?

Glucose is less sweet than sucrose (roughly 70% as sweet) and behaves differently in recipes: it binds moisture and delays staling, which can extend freshness in baked products. Use it as a complement to sugar rather than a direct one‑to‑one replacement unless formulas are adjusted.

• Helps retain moisture and extend shelf life in breads and pastries
• Reduces crystallization in frostings and fillings
• Requires recipe adjustments for sweetness and bulk

What certifications and dietary attributes does this product have?

This Modernist Pantry glucose powder is vegan and gluten‑free, and carries Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher Pareve certification. The neutral flavor and clean labeling make it suitable for diverse dietary needs and specialty applications.

• OU Kosher Pareve certified for kosher compliance
• Vegan and gluten‑free, suitable for many diets
• Neutral taste for unobtrusive functional use in recipes

Who is this for? Modernist Pantry Pure Glucose Powder is intended for pastry chefs, home bakers, confectioners, and food producers who need a functional sweetener to control texture, prevent sugar crystallization, and improve freeze‑thaw performance. If you make ice cream, sorbet, fudges, caramels, syrups, or want to extend the shelf life and mouthfeel of baked goods, this glucose powder provides a reliable, neutral ingredient with professional certification and clear technical benefits.

Ingredients

100% pure glucose