Raw Cane Sugar Specifications
Unprocessed sugar, or raw cane sugar, is the coarse, light-brown to golden sugar extracted from sugarcane before full refinement. It contains natural molasses and is primarily used for industrial refining into white sugar, ethanol production, or fermentation. Commonly exported as VHP (Very High Polarization) sugar.
Physical Specifications
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Parameter
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Raw Sugar (VHP Grade)
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Remarks
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Color (ICUMSA)
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600 – 1200 IU
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Golden to light brown appearance
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Polarization
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≥ 99.4° (typical 99.5–99.7°)
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High sucrose purity
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Moisture Content
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≤ 0.15% – 0.25%
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Low moisture prevents spoilage
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Ash Content
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0.15% – 0.35%
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Higher due to molasses
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Granulation
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Coarse Crystals
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Varies by mill
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Solubility
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100%
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Fully dissolvable
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Color Appearance
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Golden-brown to light brown
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Depending on molasses %
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Smell / Taste
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Characteristic cane aroma / sweet
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Natural molasses flavor
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Chemical Composition
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Parameter
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Value / Range
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Notes
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Reducing Sugars
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≤ 2.5%
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Affects browning behavior
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Sucrose (Pol)
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≥ 99.4%
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Indicates sugar purity
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Conductivity Ash
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≤ 0.25%
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Mineral residues from cane
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SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)
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≤ 20 ppm
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Required to prevent fermentation
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Dextran / Impurities
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≤ 500 ppm (typical)
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Microbial by-product control
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Arsenic / Lead
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Not Detected / ≤ Codex MRLs
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Food safety compliance
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Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
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Parameter
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Compliance
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|---|---|
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GMO Status
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Non-GMO (Natural Cane)
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Radiation
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< 5 Bq/kg
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Pesticide Residues
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Compliant with Codex / EU limits
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Microbiological Contaminants
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None (Salmonella, E. coli, mold)
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Halal / Kosher Certification
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Certifiable
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Packing & Logistics
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Spec
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Detail
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|---|---|
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Packing Options
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Bulk vessel / 1 MT jumbo bags / 50 kg PP bags
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Marking
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Buyer-specified or neutral
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Shelf Life
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12–18 months if stored properly
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Storage Conditions
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Dry, well-ventilated, ambient temp
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Loading Port
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Santos (Brazil), Durban, Karachi, etc
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Incoterms
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CIF / FOB / EXW / DDP
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Typical Shipment Volume
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5,000 – 50,000 MT bulk vessels
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Payment Terms
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LC at sight / TT / SBLC
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Certifications Provided
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation Certificate
- SGS / BV / Intertek Inspection
- Halal / Kosher Certificate
- Radiation / Heavy Metals Analysis
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