Glucose (BIOLOGY): is a monosaccharide (simple sugar) used by the body as the main source of energy for the body. ... The insulin produced by the pancreas has the function of turning glucose into energy.
Glucose (food industry): Corn glucose is a sweet and sticky liquid widely used as a sweetener in pastry, it is made essentially of cornstarch and is composed mainly of glucose. The function of glucose is to prevent sugar crystallization, to give shine, to increase viscosity and to contribute to softness in the preparations. It is used as an ingredient in candies, fondants, syrups, lollipops, paste etc.
