Color: The “45” in ICUMSA-45 indicates the sugar’s color, with 45 ICUMSA units being the maximum value. This very low ICUMSA value signifies a high degree of whiteness and purity.
Appearance: Fine, white, crystalline granules. Free-flowing and free of visible impurities.
Taste: Sweet, pure sucrose flavor with no off-tastes or odors.
Specifications
Purity: Minimum sucrose content of 99.8%.
Moisture Content: Maximum 0.04%.
Ash content: 0.04% or less.
Granulation: Uniform granule size to ensure consistent quality and performance.
Odor and Taste: Free from any foreign odors or tastes.
Microbiological Standards: Should be free from pathogens and other harmful microorganisms.
Packaging: Typically packed in 50kg polypropylene bags lined with polyethylene or in bulk, depending on the buyer’s requirements.
Packaging should ensure protection from contamination and moisture.
Uses and Applications
Food and Beverage Industry: Widely used in the production of confectionery, bakery products, beverages, dairy products, and processed foods.
Commonly used as a sweetener in soft drinks, juices, and other beverages.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient and sweetening agent in various pharmaceutical formulations.
Industrial Applications: Employed in the fermentation industry and for various chemical processes requiring high-purity sugar.
Household Use: Popular for everyday use in cooking, baking, and sweetening beverages at home.
ICUMSA-45 sugar is the highest quality refined sugar available, known for its purity, whiteness, and consistency. It is widely used across various industries due to its excellent quality and versatility.
