ICUMSA 600-1200 Sugar

ICUMSA 600-1200 Sugar – Brazil today is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world, in addition to being the first in the production of ethanol and sugar, being responsible for 48% of world exports of this commodity. The term ICUMSA is an acronym called the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, or the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis in free translation.

Known as brown sugar, Icumsa 600-1200 is 100% raw refined and is produced after the first crystallization of sugar cane. This sugar is thicker than white sugar, known as Icumsa 45, and its color is brownish. Raw brown sugar from sugar cane, when fully refined, contains about 70% white sugar.

Raw Brown Cane sugar is brown sugar also known as ICUMSA 600-1200 (IC600-1200) which is produced after the first crystallization of sugar cane. Raw sugar is rougher than white sugar, and its colour is brownish. Based upon weight, raw brown sugar from sugar cane, when fully refined, yields contain about 70 percent white sugar. There are more molasses found in natural brown sugar that gives it a higher mineral gratified.

Raw brown cane sugar has a unique taste, as it has a higher mineral content due to the presence of molasses. It is often used as a substitute for white sugar and is a popular choice for baking and making desserts. It has a deeper, richer flavor than white sugar and can be used in many recipes where white sugar would be used. It also works well in coffee and tea and can be used to sweeten a variety of foods.

Specifications of White Cane Sugar – ICUMSA 600-1200

POLARIZATION: 97.80% to 99.2%
ASH CONTENT: 0.15% Maximum by Weight
MOISTURE: 0.15% Maximum by Weight
SOLUBILITY: 95% Dry & free flowing
GRANULOMETRY: 0.6 mm or regular square (medium size)
COLOR: Brown ICUMSA 600 to 1200 typical
RADIATION: Within international acceptable limits
SULPHUR DIOXIDE: 60 mg/kg
SMELL: Free of any odor
REDUCING SUGAR: 0.05% Maximum by Weight
SO2: 120 mg/kg
SUBSTANCE: Solid brown crystal
MAGNETIC PARTICLES: 10 mg/kg
MAX AS: 1 PPM
MAX PS: 2 PPM
MAX CU: 3 PPM
ICUMSA: VHP 600 – 1200 RBU