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 |