Raw brown cane sugar with an ICUMSA *******0 rating is a moderately
refined sugar with a high molasses content, indicated by its brown
color and a color measurement (ICUMSA) between **0 and ***0 units.
Key specifications typically include a polarization of at least
*7.8%, maximum ash and moisture content of 0.*5%, and a solubility
of *5%. It has a solid, crystal form, is free-flowing, and is
suitable for human consumption.
Key Specifications for ICUMSA *******0 Brown Cane Sugar
ICUMSA Rating:
**0 to ***0
Color:
Brown
Polarization:
*7.8% minimum at *0°C
Ash Content:
0.*5% maximum by weight
Moisture Content:
0.*5% maximum by weight
Solubility:
*5% dry & free flowing
Granulation:
Medium size (e.g., 0.6 mm regular square)
Reducing Sugar:
0.*5% maximum by weight
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2):
*0 mg/kg
Magnetic Particles:
*0 mg/kg maximum
Substance:
Solid brown crystal
Smell:
Free of any unnatural odor
Contaminants:
Free from mold, chemicals, insects, and fit for human
consumption
What the ICUMSA Rating Means
The International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar
Analysis (ICUMSA) rating indicates the color and purity of the
sugar, with a higher ICUMSA number signifying a more colored,
less refined sugar. An ICUMSA *******0 rating indicates a
relatively high molasses content, contributing to its color and
mineral content, but still meeting standards for human
consumption.
