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Quick Answer: ICUMSA is the international standard for measuring sugar color and purity. Lower ICUMSA numbers mean whiter, more refined sugar. ICUMSA 45 is highly refined white sugar; ICUMSA 600–1200 indicates raw or brown cane sugar for industrial refining.
What is ICUMSA?
ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) defines standardized methods for measuring sugar color, ash content, and polarization. Buyers use ICUMSA ratings to specify exactly which grade they require for food manufacturing, beverage production, or further refining.
What are the main ICUMSA grades?
| Grade | Description | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ICUMSA 45 | Highly refined white sugar | Food, beverage, retail repack |
| ICUMSA 100–150 | White cane sugar, less refined than 45 | Industrial food processing |
| ICUMSA 600–1200 | Raw / brown cane sugar | Refining feedstock, specialty markets |
| VHP | Very High Pol raw sugar | Refinery input |
How do I choose the right grade for my business?
Choose ICUMSA 45 for direct consumption or repackaging where maximum whiteness is required. Select ICUMSA 100–150 for cost-sensitive food manufacturing. Use ICUMSA 600–1200 or VHP when supplying refineries or specialty brown-sugar markets. MAHANAKORN supplies all grades with batch documentation and pre-shipment inspection.
Where can I source ICUMSA sugar from Thailand?
Browse our ICUMSA sugar wholesale supplier catalogue from an agricultural commodities exporter Thailand or request a wholesale quote with your required ICUMSA grade, quantity, and destination port.