General information
White sugar, purified and crystallised, from sugar cane or sugar beet.
- The quality of the sugar is determined by its’ saccharose content. This is measured through the polarisation process.
- Storage in a dry place is mandatory.
- The product must not contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), and be free from radioactive residues/elements. It cannot contain any substances originating from micro-organisms or any other poisonous or deleterious substances such as anti-nutritional factors, heavy metals, pesticide residues or toxins in amounts which may represent a hazard to health. Analysis of microbiological, chemical contaminant, toxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues must certify the product is “fit for human consumption”. The supplier shall submit related Lab reports / Declarations.
- Importation of food is always subject to acceptance by the national authorities, based on national specifications; check these before purchasing.
- Impact on the local, national, or regional market availability and prices should be carefully looked into before purchasing large quantities.
Specifications
For all aspects of the product, unless described otherwise below, the standard of Codex Alimentarius last edition applies, including for the packaging.
Specifications vary with national regulations. Below you will find the most commonly used specifications for white sugar.
Please refer to HQ whenever offered specifications differ from these standard specifications, as these will need to be approved by a food specialist prior to purchase.
SUGAR, WHITE
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Colour |
The sugar shall be white, 60 ICUMSA Units max |
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Particle/grain size |
To be specified |
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Moisture content |
0.1% maximum |
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Smell and taste |
Natural; free from unpleasant odours and tastes |
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Polarisation |
99.7°Z min. |
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Invert. Sugar |
0.04 % max. |
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Ash |
0.03% max. |
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Sulphur dioxide |
15 mg/kg max. |
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Microbiology
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Heavy metals
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Production |
Fresh production |
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Brand |
To be indicated |
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Origin |
To be indicated |
Additional country-specific specifications
Syria/Jordan/Iraq/Yemen
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Microbiology
- Total count of aerobic bacteria
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Heavy metals
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Libya
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Microbiology
- Moderate Thermophilic bacteria
- Thermophilic anaerobes not producing H2S
- Thermophilic anaerobes producing H2S
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Heavy metals
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Shelf life |
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Packaging
Bags of 50kg net maximum: New woven polypropylene 120g/bag with an inner lining of minimum 50microns.
Bags of 25kg net maximum: New woven polypropylene 60g/bag with an inner lining of minimum 50microns.
Or new woven PEHD polyethylene 66g/m², coated with PEBD with total weight 135g/m².
Or new jute bags 305g/m² with an inner lining of minimum 50microns.
As indicated in EN1086, and specifications as per EN766 and EN277.
Latest update: 14/05/2020