Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood & Dietary Supplement Ingredient
Market
In Brazil, dextrose (glucose) is used as an energy/carbohydrate source and carrier in sports nutrition and dietary supplement formulations, and as a sweetener/bulking ingredient in food manufacturing. When positioned as (or used in) a “suplemento alimentar”, product composition and labeling must follow Anvisa’s supplement framework (RDC 243/2018) and the authorized-constituent lists (IN 28/2018). Since 1 September 2024, supplements fall under Anvisa’s food regularization regime, with notification requirements defined by RDC 843/2024 and IN 281/2024. Imports subject to sanitary surveillance typically require prior Anvisa anuência through Siscomex licensing, and clearance can be delayed by classification or documentation issues.
Market RoleDomestic producer and importer (ingredient market)
Domestic RoleFormulation carbohydrate and carrier for supplements; sweetener/bulking and functional solids contributor for food and beverage manufacturing in Brazil.
SeasonalityYear-round industrial availability; supply continuity is influenced by industrial starch processing capacity and import logistics.
Specification
Physical Attributes- Common commercial forms include dextrose monohydrate and anhydrous dextrose as white crystalline powder
- Moisture uptake/caking risk in humid storage conditions can be a practical handling concern
Compositional Metrics- Grade differentiation is typically by intended use (food grade vs pharmaceutical/excipient grade where applicable) and associated identity/purity specifications
- Monohydrate vs anhydrous form affects moisture content and solids contribution in formulations
Grades- Food grade
- Pharmaceutical/excipient grade (where applicable)
Packaging- Bulk sacks and multiwall bags are common for industrial users; 25 kg bags are widely used in distribution channels
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Industrial starch source (often corn-based in Brazil) -> hydrolysis to glucose -> purification/crystallization -> drying -> bagging -> ingredient distribution -> food/supplement manufacturing
Temperature- Store in cool, dry conditions to minimize caking and maintain flowability
Shelf Life- Shelf-life and usability are sensitive to moisture control and packaging integrity (caking/compaction can impair handling)
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighIf dextrose is marketed as (or positioned within) a dietary supplement in Brazil, non-alignment with Anvisa’s supplement framework (authorized constituents, labeling rules, and the post-2024 regularization/notification requirements) can block import/manufacturing and trigger enforcement actions.Confirm intended use (food ingredient vs dietary supplement), verify constituent authorization via IN 28/2018 and Anvisa’s authorized-ingredients references, and complete the applicable regularization/notification steps under RDC 843/2024 and IN 281/2024 before commercialization or import.
Import Licensing MediumImports of products subject to sanitary surveillance can require prior Anvisa anuência in Siscomex (non-automatic licensing), and errors in NCM classification or LI information can cause delays, demands for clarification, or refusal.Run a pre-shipment compliance checklist aligned to Anvisa’s Siscomex guidance and RDC 81/2008; validate NCM classification and ensure LI complementary fields and supporting documents are consistent.
Logistics MediumBecause dextrose is typically shipped as a bulk, low-to-mid value powder, ocean freight volatility and port dwell time can materially impact landed cost and supply continuity for Brazil-based users.Use forward freight planning (multi-shipment scheduling and buffer inventory) and qualify at least one alternate supplier route or local source.
FAQ
Quais regras da Anvisa são mais relevantes se a dextrose for usada em (ou vendida como) suplemento alimentar no Brasil?A base regulatória de suplementos alimentares inclui a RDC 243/2018 (requisitos sanitários, incluindo composição e rotulagem) e a IN 28/2018 (listas de constituintes, limites, alegações e rotulagem complementar). Além disso, desde 1º de setembro de 2024, suplementos passaram a se enquadrar no marco de regularização de alimentos (RDC 843/2024 e IN 281/2024), com exigências de notificação para a categoria.
A importação de dextrose para o Brasil pode exigir anuência prévia da Anvisa?Sim. Para bens e produtos sujeitos à vigilância sanitária, a importação pode estar sujeita a licenciamento não automático no Siscomex e à anuência prévia da Anvisa, com possibilidade de fiscalização/inspeção conforme a RDC 81/2008 e as orientações da Anvisa sobre o fluxo no Siscomex.
Qual código NCM/HS é comumente associado a glicose/dextrose no Brasil?Uma classificação comumente associada é a NCM/HS 1702.30, descrita como glicose e xarope de glicose que não contenham frutose ou que contenham menos de 20% de frutose no estado seco. A classificação exata pode variar conforme apresentação (sólido vs xarope) e especificações, então é recomendável validar o enquadramento com despachante e documentação técnica.