Sucrose
Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, is a natural disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It is a widely used sweetening agent in food and beverages, known for its clean, sweet taste and excellent solubility in water. Supplied in 25kg bags, sucrose serves as a key ingredient in cooking, baking, and industrial applications. It also functions as a preservative, texture enhancer, and fermentation substrate in various industries.
Sucrose
Primary Uses
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Sweetening Agent: Used extensively in confectionery, bakery products, beverages, dairy, and processed foods to impart sweetness and improve flavor.
- Preservative: Acts as a natural preservative in jams, jellies, and syrups by reducing water activity.
- Fermentation Substrate: Provides fermentable sugar in brewing, distilling, and bioethanol production.
- Texture & Bulk Enhancer: Adds body, texture, and mouthfeel in baked goods, chocolates, and sauces.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Excipient: Used as a filler and sweetener in tablets, syrups, and chewable medications to mask bitterness.
- Oral Care Products: Incorporated in cough syrups and lozenges.
Secondary Uses
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Exfoliant: Used as a natural scrub in skin care products.
- Humectant: Helps retain moisture in lotions and creams.
- Industrial Applications
- Fermentation Industry: Raw material for microbial fermentation producing organic acids, enzymes, and other biochemicals.
- Food Packaging: Used in edible coatings and films.
- Animal Feed
- Energy Source: Added as a carbohydrate source in animal feed formulations.
1. Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-glucopyranoside
- Common/Trade Name: Sucrose
- CAS Number: 57-50-1
- HS Code: 1701.99.00
- Synonyms: Table sugar, Cane sugar, Beet sugar
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: White crystalline granules
- Color & Odor: White; odorless
- Melting Point: 186 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol
- Density: Approx. 1.59 g/cm³
3. Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
- Toxicity: Non-toxic; safe under normal handling and consumption
- Exposure Limits: No established occupational limits
4. Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and contaminants
- Container Type: 25kg bags, typically food-grade kraft paper or polypropylene
- Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions
- Handling Precautions: Avoid moisture exposure to prevent clumping; use dust control measures
5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Complies with FDA, EFSA, and international food safety standards
- Produced according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Meets ISO 9001 quality management standards
- Suitable for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications
6. Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable
- Ecotoxicity: Low environmental impact; natural substance
- Bioaccumulation: Not significant
Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Gloves and dust mask recommended if dusty
- Handling Guidelines: Use adequate ventilation to minimize dust exposure
- Storage Measures: Keep containers sealed and dry
First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air if respiratory irritation occurs
- Skin Contact: Wash with water if irritation develops
- Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes; seek medical attention if irritation persists
- Ingestion: Non-toxic; no special treatment required
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Combustible dust may pose explosion hazard in confined spaces
- Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or COâ‚‚ extinguishers
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
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Calcium Saccharin
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Corn Syrup
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Icing Sugar
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Liquid Glucose
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Prunes
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Stevia
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Sucralose
Sucralose is a high-intensity, zero-calorie artificial sweetener derived from sucrose through selective chlorination. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar, making it an effective sugar substitute in a wide range of food and beverage applications. Sucralose is stable under heat and across a broad pH range, suitable for cooking, baking, and long shelf-life products. It delivers sweetness without calories or glycemic impact, favored in health-conscious and diabetic-friendly formulations.

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