Question
Posted on: March 6 2013Gelulen with K citrate.
60 capsules Kcitrate 250 mg to which glucose is added as filler (is for a child of 3 years and wanted to do it with glucose for the taste). After some time the contents became yellow-brown. What can be done to not obtain it? Can you give us an explanation and evt solution to this problem.
Answer
Water-containing glucose reacts quickly with citrate and provides an easingly discoloration of the powder. So first and foremost use water-free glucose and possibly dry it for 1 hour at 100 ° C in a warm air. To avoid mixing moist air. It is therefore best to work in a closed plastic bag or a closed mengs device.
packaging in well closed glass forest with dry stopper.