Selling Brazilian sugar in containers

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ICUMSA 45 Sugar (White Refined Sugar)

ICUMSA 45 is the highest quality refined white cane sugar, widely recognized as the global standard for premium table and industrial sugar. Produced in Brazil through advanced refining processes, it features a sparkling white color, exceptional purity, and excellent solubility. With an ICUMSA color rating of maximum 45 (the lower the number, the whiter and purer the sugar), it is ideal for direct human consumption and applications where crystal clarity and neutral flavor are essential, such as beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, and gourmet foods.

Key Specifications (typical for Brazilian ICUMSA 45):

• Origin: Brazil
• Color: Sparkling White – Max 45 ICUMSA units (Method #10-1978)
• Polarization: 99.80% minimum
• Moisture: 0.04% maximum
• Ash Content: 0.04% maximum
• Reducing Sugar (Invert Sugar): 0.010% – 0.05% maximum
• Solubility: 100% dry and free-flowing
• Granulation: Fine to medium (typically 0.55 mm to 0.90 mm)
• Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂): 20 mg/kg maximum
• Sediments: None
• Smell: Free from any unusual or abnormal odor
• Radiation: Normal (within internationally accepted limits, without cesium or iodine)
• Heavy Metals: Within safe limits (e.g., Arsenic max 1 ppm, Lead max 2 ppm, Copper max 3 ppm)
• Microbiological: Free from Salmonella, Staph Aureus, fecal coliforms, and other pathogens
• Packing: Usually in 50 kg new polypropylene bags with PE liner (suitable for container stuffing)

This sugar offers consistent sweetness without aftertaste, rapid dissolution in hot or cold liquids, and high shelf life due to low moisture. It is perfect for buyers seeking ready-to-use white sugar in container loads.

VHP Sugar (Very High Polarization Raw Sugar)

VHP Sugar (Very High Polarization) is a premium-grade raw cane sugar developed in Brazil. It stands out for its high sucrose content and efficiency in further refining or industrial use. VHP is a light brown (raw) sugar with a thin layer of natural molasses around the crystals, offering higher polarization than standard raw sugars. It is the most exported raw sugar from Brazil and serves as an excellent feedstock for refineries to produce white sugar (including ICUMSA 45), as well as for ethanol production, fermentation, and certain food industries that tolerate light color and molasses flavor.

Key Specifications (typical for Brazilian VHP):

• Origin: Brazil
• Color: Light Brown – ICUMSA 600 to 1200 (or up to 1500) units
• Polarization: 99.30% – 99.80% minimum (often ≥ 99.4%)
• Moisture: 0.15% – 0.25% maximum (typically ≤ 0.15%)
• Ash Content: 0.15% – 0.30% maximum
• Solubility: Approximately 95% or higher, free-flowing
• Granulation: Medium to coarse raw crystals (around 0.6 mm or as specified)
• Reducing Sugar: Low (typically ≤ 0.10%)
• Smell: Natural molasses aroma
• Radiation: Normal (within internationally accepted limits)
• Packing Options: Bulk (for vessels), big bags, or bagged (less common for large volumes)

VHP provides better yield and lower transport costs per unit of sucrose compared to lower-polarization raw sugars. It is mainly used by refineries worldwide or in applications like distilling and baking where a subtle caramel note is acceptable.

Quick Comparison (for your offers)

• ICUMSA 45: Highly refined, sparkling white, ready for direct consumption or premium products. Best for container shipments to markets without local refineries.
• VHP: Raw/semi-processed, light brown, high-polarization. Cheaper and more common for bulk export; ideal as raw material for refining into ICUMSA 45.