Description

BROWN SUGAR ICUMSA 600 – 1200

Brown sugar with ICUMSA levels between 600-1200 represents a minimally processed, wholesome sweetener with unique properties.

Compared to highly refined white sugar, ICUMSA 600-1200 brown sugar retains a portion of natural molasses and has a larger crystal size and darker color.

This imparts a richer flavor profile and moisture-retaining abilities applicable across baking, beverages, sauces, confectionery, and more.

This detailed guide explores ICUMSA 600-1200 brown sugar manufacturing, quality parameters, applications in food production, health impacts, purchasing considerations, and usage best practices.

 BROWN SUGAR ICUMSA 600 – 1200 specifications

• ICUMSA – Indicates color on scale from 600 (lighter) to 1200 (darker)
• Sucrose content – Around 97-99%
• Moisture – 0.5-6%, important for flowability
• Dextrose/Fructose – 1-3%, from invert sugars
• Sulphur Dioxide – Less than 70 ppm, from processing
• Ash content – 0.5-2%, minerals from molasses
• Granulation – Larger crystal size than white sugar
• Microbiologicals – No Salmonella or E. coli. Low yeast and mold counts.
• Heavy metals – Lead, arsenic, etc., must meet regulatory limits
• Polarization – Measure of sucrose purity, around 99%
• Solubility – Dissolves readily in water
• pH – Neutral pH around 7.0 in the solution
• Colorants – None added artificially
• GMO – Non-GMO sugar cane source
• Shelf life – Up to 2 years under proper storage conditions

Certificates of analysis from accredited labs should verify specifications compliance for each batch.

ICUMSA 600-1200 brown sugar exhibits:

• Finer grain size than raw sugar, but larger crystals than refined white sugar
• ICUMSA color from 600-1200; lower numbers indicate lighter color
• Natural sweetness from sucrose with added complexity from molasses compounds
• Moisture content between 0.5%-6% by weight
• Natural molasses flavor and aroma without excessive bitterness
• Improved baking performance over fully refined white sugar
• Lower price point than high-grade ICUMSA 45 white sugar

Nutritional Profile

Per 100g, brown sugar offers:

• Calories: 387
• Protein: 0g
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 97g
• Sugars: 96g
• Calcium: 85mg
• Iron: 2mg
• Potassium: 133mg

The minerals come mainly from the molasses component. Brown sugar has a moderately higher glycemic index, around 65, compared to table sugar at 60-65