Fructose — Pharma & Food Grade Natural Sweetener, Hyderabad

Surravi Phharma supplies Fructose in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad with ready stock. Fructose is used as a sweetener and diluent in oral pharmaceutical syrups, chewable tablets, and diabetic-friendly nutraceutical formulations. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing and documentation.

Fructose has a much lower glycaemic index (GI ~19) compared to glucose (GI 100) or sucrose (GI 65). It is metabolised independently of insulin, making it historically used in diabetic formulations. However, current diabetic guidelines caution against excessive fructose due to its association with elevated triglycerides and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at high doses. In pharmaceutical formulations where small amounts are used as a flavouring or sweetener, it remains suitable for diabetics.

Sucrose is a disaccharide that must be hydrolysed to glucose and fructose before absorption. Fructose is a monosaccharide directly absorbed. In tablet formulations, Fructose is approximately 1.3–1.8× sweeter than sucrose, allowing lower use levels. It is more hygroscopic than sucrose, requiring careful handling in humid environments. Crystalline Fructose can be used as a direct compression excipient in chewable tablets where its sweetness and mild flavour are desirable.

Yes. Fructose 10–20% solutions have historically been used as IV caloric sources in parenteral nutrition, as fructose is metabolised in the liver without requiring insulin. However, cases of lactic acidosis and acute liver failure at high IV fructose doses led to reduced use in TPN. Glucose (Dextrose) remains the standard IV carbohydrate source today. Fructose for IV use requires injection-grade specifications including bacterial endotoxin testing.

Fructose is supplied in 25 kg HDPE bags with inner moisture-barrier polyethylene liner, as Fructose is significantly more hygroscopic than Glucose or Sucrose. Storage must be in cool, dry conditions below 25°C and RH below 60%. Smaller laboratory quantities are available on request. COA and MSDS are provided with every order.