Specifications (approximately)

White refined sugar Icumsa 45 shall conform to the following specifications and/or international standard specifications, fit for human consumption.

Specifications: white refined sugar
Icumsa rating: Icumsa 45 RBU attenuation index units (method#: 4-1978)
Polarization: at 20-degree c – 99.80%
Min ASH content: 0.04% max by weight
Moisture: 0.04% max by weight
Granulation: fine
Solubility: 100% dry and free flowing
Radiation: normal internationally accepted limit without presence of cesium or iodine, (certified).
Color: crystal spark ling white
Smell: free of any odor, unusual or abnormal smells
Magnetic particles: mg/kg 4 max
SO2: 20 mg/kg max HPN
Staph aureus: nil
Substance: solid crystal
Poisonous: phytosanitary certificate
Table grade: standard
Sediments: none
Reducing sugar: 0.010% max by weight
Max PS: 2 P.P.M.
Max AS: 1 P.P.M.
Max CU: 3 P.P.M.
Free from: mold, unnatural odors, chemical and insects
Seed husks: no radiation, no viruses, insect parts, no poisonous matter and non – genetic / suitable for human consumption.
Crop: latest.
– Latest crop sugar should be extracted from sound, unfermented and undecoyed sugar cane sugar should be clean free from any foreign matter, taste or odor and have the sweet taste characteristic of white sugar whether dry or in solution.