ICUMSA Sugar refers to sugar that is graded according to the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA), which sets a standard for the color and purity of sugar. The ICUMSA scale measures the color of sugar, with lower numbers indicating whiter, purer sugar.
Sugar with a lower ICUMSA value, such as ICUMSA 45, is considered high-quality white refined sugar, with very low levels of color, impurities, and ash content. It is commonly used in food and beverage industries where a high level of purity is required.
ICUMSA 150 and ICUMSA 600 are lower grades of sugar, often used in industrial applications or for further refining. The sugar is primarily sourced from countries with large-scale sugarcane or sugar beet production, such as Brazil, India, and Thailand.
Brazil is one of the largest exporters of ICUMSA-certified sugar, with ICUMSA 45 being especially popular in international markets due to its excellent quality and purity.
