Sugar is a commodity which is constantly in big demand and lower supply. It can easily be sold at normal market prices (in fact it is usually pre-sold for years in advance). As such it is unrealistic to expect bulk discounts way below market price. We work …
Brazilian Sugar Mills
The most advanced sugar mills in the world, Brazilian sugar mills are leaders in sugar production technology. Producing vast amounts of VHP raw sugar every year, (over 35 million tons is forecast for 2008) as well as lesser quantit …
Brazilian Sugar Export
Brazil is the world leader in sugar exports, a position it has held for several decades, and one that it does not seem to be relinquishing any time soon. In fact, Brazil’s sugar exports are increasing yearly, and Brazil is set to …
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Sugar from Brazil
A giant in the world of sugar, Brazil is currently the largest sugar producing nation in the world. In 2006 it produced thirty million tonnes of sugar, which made up 20% of the world’s total sugar production. Of that 30 million tonnes …
This is a guide comprised of words and their definitions which are associated with various aspects of sugar production and refining.
Ash
There are two types of ash commonly referred to in sugar production.
Carbonated ash: This is the ash residue wh …
ICUMSA RATINGS
ICUMSA (International Commission For Uniform Methods Of Sugar Analysis) Ratings are ratings which reflect the grade and quality of sugar. The ratings system is based on the color of sugar, which is regarded as being an effective measure o …