Liquid Sugar

Liquid Sugar

Liquid Sugar is a water-white straight sucrose liquid sugar made by melting refined granulated sugar. Liquid Sugar is given a fine filtration to “polish” color and ash.

Typical Uses

Liquid Sugar is used to meet those food applications requiring water-white product with practically no color and ash.

Liquid sugar, often referred to as simple syrup, is a versatile sweetener in liquid form. Here are some example uses of liquid sugar:

1. **Cocktail Mixing:**
- Use liquid sugar to sweeten cocktails, as it easily dissolves in cold beverages, ensuring a well-balanced sweetness.

2. **Iced Tea and Coffee:**
- Sweeten iced tea or cold brew coffee with liquid sugar for a quick and evenly distributed sweetness.

3. **Cold Beverages:**
- Incorporate liquid sugar into various cold beverages such as lemonades, iced lattes, or fruit punches.

4. **Dessert Toppings:**
- Drizzle liquid sugar over desserts like pancakes, waffles, or shaved ice for instant sweetness.

5. **Fruit Salads:**
- Mix liquid sugar with fruit salads to enhance the natural sweetness of the fruits.

6. **Sorbet and Granita:**
- Use liquid sugar to sweeten sorbets and granitas, ensuring a smooth and consistent sweetness.

7. **Marinades and Glazes:**
- Include liquid sugar in marinades or glazes for meats, giving them a sweet and glossy finish.

8. **Baking Syrups:**
- Brush liquid sugar on baked goods like cakes or pastries to add a sweet, shiny glaze.

9. **Canning and Preserving:**
- Incorporate liquid sugar into canning and preserving recipes for even sweetness distribution.

10. **Barista Creations:**
- Baristas use liquid sugar to sweeten iced coffee or specialty beverages, ensuring quick and complete dissolving.

Liquid sugar is valued for its convenience and ability to seamlessly blend into both cold and hot preparations, making it a popular choice in various culinary and beverage applications.

 
CRITERIA
DESCRIPTION
TYPICAL VALUE ONLY
Appearance White free flowing crystalline sucrose complies
Taste & Odour Free from "off" odours and tastes complies
Colour ICUMSA units 60 max
Brix % 67.0 – 68.0
Ash % w/w (ICUMSA) 0.01
pH    
Sediment ppm 10 Max
Turbidity Absorbance unit 20 Max
Microbiology    
Total Bacteria per 10 grams ≤ 200
Yeasts per 10 grams ≤ 10
Moulds per 10 grams ≤ 10