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 CO₂ extinguishers
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
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Maltitol Powder
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Sorbitol
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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.
Sugar Slurry
Sugar Slurry is a concentrated aqueous solution of sucrose, prepared by dissolving refined sugar in water to create a viscous, pumpable syrup. It is used extensively in food, beverage, and industrial applications where liquid sweeteners are preferred over granulated sugar for ease of mixing, consistency, and handling. Sugar slurry ensures uniform sweetness and rapid dissolution in various processes and formulations.

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