Understanding ICUMSA Ratings: What Do ICUMSA 45, 150, and 600 Mean?
A Symbol of Craftsmanship and Durability
f you trade or purchase sugar internationally, you’ve likely heard the term ICUMSA. But what does it mean?
ICUMSA measures the color purity of sugar. The lower the number, the whiter and more refined the sugar.
ICUMSA 45
Premium refined white sugar
Highest purity
Used in beverages and pharmaceuticals
ICUMSA 100–150
Slightly less refined
Used in food manufacturing
ICUMSA 600+
Brown sugar category
Higher molasses content
Richer flavor
For export markets, ICUMSA 45 is the most demanded grade.
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