| 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 |