ICUMSA 600 - 1200

Brazil ICUMSA 600 - 1200 Sugar Specifications

ICUMSA 600 - 1200 refers to raw cane sugar (also called VHP – Very High Polarization sugar), which is less refined than ICUMSA 45 and typically used for further refining or industrial food processing.

Specifications for ICUMSA 600-1200 Sugar (Brazilian Standard)

Here are the typical specifications for Brazilian ICUMSA 600 - 1200 sugar:

1. Physical & Chemical Characteristics:

• ICUMSA Color: 600 - 1200 IU (ICUMSA units)

• Polarization (Sucrose Content): ≥ 99.70% min

• Ash Content: ≤ 0.10% max

• Moisture Content: ≤ 0.10% max

• Solubility: 100% free-flowing, fully soluble

• Granulation: Fine to medium crystals

• Color: White to slightly yellowish

2. Additional Quality Parameters:

• SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide): ≤ 15 mg/kg (ppm)

• Conductivity Ash: ≤ 0.04% max

• Reducing Sugar: ≤ 0.05% max

• Sediments: Negligible

• Radiation: Within internationally accepted limits

3. Packaging Options:

• Jumbo Bags: 500 - 1,000 kg

• 50 kg polypropylene bags (standard)

4. Origin & Standards:

• Produced in accordance with Brazilian Sugar Industry Standards

• Complies with ISO, ICUMSA, and international food safety regulations

• HACCP, FSSC 22000, or equivalent certification (depending on supplier)

Common Uses:

• Food & beverage industry

• Bakery & confectionery

• Pharmaceutical applications

• Industrial food processing