Ragus Sugars - Dark Soft Brown Sugar

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Brown Sugar
Food Ingredients Functions: Nutritive Sweetener
Ingredients: Brown Sugar
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Sweeteners & Syrups
Tasting notes: Dark soft brown sugar has a strong flavor underpinned by a rich sweetness. Unlike white sugar, dark soft brown sugar contains natural molasses. As a result, it contains trace amounts of nutrients and minerals, including:

Calcium

Potassium

Iron

Magnesium

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features: Dissolves Easily,
Enhanced Flavour,
Improved Texture,
Rich in Minerals

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Confectionery,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition Applications: Fruit Cake,
Sauces,
Toffee
Applications: Dark soft brown sugar fulfills several functions across different products, primarily adding flavor, color and spread.

It is regularly used in baking due to the fine texture and volume it achieves in cakes. In addition, dark soft brown sugar adds flavor, color and spread in denser baked goods, such as fruit cakes.

Dark soft brown sugar is also used in sauces and toffees, as its relatively small grain size means it easily dissolves. It also adds a strong aroma, sweetness and rich brown color.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified,
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Super Sacks
Packaging: Dark soft brown 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: 15 - 20⁰C, dry conditions and away from direct sunlight.
Shelf life: In excess of 18 months if left unopened