Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormSyrup (liquid)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Sweetener)
Market
Glucose syrup in Vietnam is an industrial sweetener ingredient used by domestic food and beverage manufacturers, and it is also produced locally through starch processing. A notable Vietnam-based producer, Vedan Vietnam, reports operating a starch and glucose syrup plant in Dong Nai Province, supporting domestic industrial supply. Product specifications commonly align to international definitions (e.g., Codex for glucose syrup) and buyer-specific DE/solids targets, with bulk packaging formats such as drums, IBC tanks, ISO tanks, and flexibags used for distribution. Market access and sale/distribution in Vietnam is highly compliance-sensitive because food products placed on the market generally require product self-declaration documentation and up-to-date test results under Vietnam’s food safety framework.
Market RoleDomestic producer market with industrial demand (local production present; imports may supplement specific specifications)
Domestic RoleIndustrial input for confectionery, bakery, beverages, dairy, and sauce/seasoning manufacturing
Specification
Physical Attributes- Clear, colorless to lightly colored aqueous syrup (supplier-described)
Compositional Metrics- Codex reference: DE ≥ 20% (dry basis) and total solids ≥ 70% for glucose syrup; dried glucose syrup total solids ≥ 93%.
- Commercial specification commonly managed via DE range and dry substance (Brix) targets (supplier-described).
Grades- Buyer-defined grades often specified by DE range and dry substance (Brix) target (e.g., DE 20–60; Brix ranges vary by customer specification).
Packaging- Bulk formats: 20–30 kg packs, 280–300 kg drums, IBC tank (~1000 L), ISO tank, flexibag (~18,000–24,000 L) (supplier-described).
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Starch feedstock sourcing (e.g., tapioca/cassava starch) → enzymatic hydrolysis → clarification/filtration → concentration/evaporation → bulk packaging (drums/IBC/ISO tank/flexibag) → industrial distribution to manufacturers
Temperature- Typically stored at ambient temperature and protected from direct sunlight (supplier guidance).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Vietnam’s product self-declaration requirements for food products placed on the market (including missing Form 01, missing/expired test results, or failure to provide Vietnamese/notarized translations where required) can block sale/distribution and can trigger customs clearance delays, detention, or forced relabeling/administrative remediation.Engage a Vietnam regulatory advisor/importer of record early; prepare the Decree 15/2018 self-declaration dossier with ISO/IEC 17025 test results issued within the required timeframe and complete Vietnamese translation/notarization before shipment release-to-market.
Logistics MediumGlucose syrup is typically moved as bulk liquid (drums/IBC/ISO tank/flexibag), making landed cost and delivery timing sensitive to ocean freight volatility and equipment availability; disruptions can raise cost and delay deliveries to continuous-production food factories.Qualify multiple packaging options (IBC vs. flexibag vs. ISO tank), lock freight with forward contracts where feasible, and maintain safety stock at Vietnam warehouse hubs for key customers.
Food Safety MediumFailure to meet Vietnam’s applicable contaminant limits (e.g., heavy metals) and buyer microbiological/chemical specifications can lead to non-conformance findings during import controls or customer audits, causing rejection or recall risk.Align specifications and testing to Codex definitions and Vietnam’s national technical regulations (e.g., QCVN heavy metal limits), and ship with lot-specific COA supported by an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
Standards- HACCP (supplier-reported)
- FSSC 22000 (supplier-reported)
- Halal (supplier-reported)
- Kosher (supplier-reported)
FAQ
How does Codex define glucose syrup (minimum DE and solids)?Codex defines glucose syrup as a purified concentrated aqueous solution of nutritive saccharides obtained from starch and/or inulin. It specifies a dextrose equivalent (DE) of not less than 20% (expressed as D-glucose on a dry basis) and total solids of not less than 70%.
What is a key compliance step before selling glucose syrup in Vietnam?If the product is placed on the Vietnam market, suppliers generally need to complete product self-declaration under Decree 15/2018/ND-CP. The dossier includes the self-declaration form (Form No. 01) and a food-safety test result issued within 12 months by a designated lab or a lab complying with ISO/IEC 17025, and the dossier must be in Vietnamese (with notarized translations for foreign-language documents).
What packaging formats are commonly used for industrial glucose syrup supply in Vietnam?Industrial supply commonly uses bulk formats such as drums around 280–300 kg, IBC tanks around 1,000 liters, ISO tanks, and flexibags (often 18,000–24,000 liters), depending on buyer handling and logistics needs.