Today's Outline

Introduction

Global raw sugar market

Challenge for the raw sugar market

Conclusion

Raw sugar is one of the products formed from sugarcane. It is made when the juice extracted from sugarcane is extracted, heated, clarified and then crystallized once.

The crystallized sugar is centrifuged, giving rise to a product with yellowish-brown crystals. They have a high moisture content (0.5-5.0%), while sucrose content ranges from 80%-90%.

The other constituents are glucose, fructose (2-5%), and ash (1-3%).

Raw sugar has a richer flavour; the amount of sugar for preparation of a dish will be lesser if raw sugar is used instead of refined, making it a reliable low-sugar option.

The types of raw sugar available in the market areDemerara, Muscovado, Turbinado and Barbados classes are dictated by crystal size and colour [1].