Sucrose

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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.

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Category: Sweeteners Tags: Food Processing, Granulated Sugar, Natural Sweetener, Sucrose, Table Sugar, White Crystalline Sugar

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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.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

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

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 CO₂ extinguishers
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide