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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Muscovado Sugar
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Tasting Notes
Dark cane muscovado sugar is rich in flavor and dark in appearance.
It is a natural sugar product that retains a high level of molasses due to being only partially refined. This results in high nutritional content, with the product containing the following vitamins and minerals:
- Iron
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Vitamin B6
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
Dark cane muscovado sugar’s rich flavor and moisture density mean it is primarily used in the baking industry. Its most popular applications are fruitcakes, Christmas puddings and cakes, and chocolate-based cakes and desserts. As it is a darker form of muscovado sugar, it is used to develop a rich flavor and dark color in these applications as well as to increase their volume.
Dark cane muscovado sugar is also a popular sugar ingredient because it enables a one product application. Its high molasses content and resistance to high temperatures replace the need to use both straight sucrose (white sugar) and molasses during production, helping manufacturers create greater efficiencies in their processes.
It is commonly used to add texture to sauces, too. Its fine grain texture means it dissolves easily and as a result, it is also used in a wide range of savory sauces, chutneys and pickles.
This darker form of muscovado sugar is not only used in savory sauces, though. It is often a key ingredient in the production of sweet sauces, with the most notable application being toffee sauces. However, it is important to note that both dark cane muscovado sugar and light cane muscovado sugar are used to produce toffee sauces. The difference is that the former is used to develop richer flavored toffee sauces while the latter is used to create a lighter and more subtle flavor.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Sucrose Content | approx. 90.0 - 94.0 | % | — |
| Invert sugar | approx. 2.5 - 3.5 | % | — |
| Ash Content | approx. 1.0 - 2.0 | % | — |
| Moisture Content | approx. 2.5 - 3.5 | % | — |
| Sulphur dioxide | max. 9 | ppm | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Light cane muscovado sugar is stored in 25kg paper sacks, which are then stacked five by eight into 1000kg palettes for safe storage and transportation. It is also stored and distributed in 1000kg flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs).
Storage & Handling
- Storage Temperature
10 - 20⁰C, dry conditions and away from direct sunlight.
- Shelf life
In excess of 18 months if left unopened