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yellow-white-sugar

Yellow & White Sugar

Parameter Yellow Sugar (Raw or Plantation White) White Sugar (Refined)
Appearance Light yellow to brownish crystals Sparkling white crystals
Color (ICUMSA Units) 600 – 1500 Max 45
Polarization Min 99.0° Z Min 99.8° Z
Moisture Content Max 0.10% Max 0.04%
Ash Content (Sulphated) Max 0.15% Max 0.04%
Grain Size Medium to coarse crystals Fine to medium crystals
Solubility Completely soluble in water Completely soluble in water
Odor Slight molasses odor, free from foreign smell Odorless, free from foreign smell
Reducing Sugars Max 0.15% Max 0.05%
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) Max 70 ppm Max 20 ppm
Sediment Absent Absent
Packaging Polypropylene or jute bags Food-grade polyethylene or jute bags
Shelf Life Up to 2 years under dry storage Up to 2 years under proper storage