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Caster Sugar

Caster sugar is a superfine white sugar that dissolves quickly, making it ideal for baking, beverages, and desserts. Also known as baker’s sugar or superfine sugar.

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Fast-dissolving baker’s sugar

Castor sugar (also called caster sugar) is regular cane sugar milled into very fine crystals that dissolve much faster than granulated sugar. It’s ideal for light, smooth textures—think meringues, sponge cakes, mousses, and cold drinks.

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Premium-grade superfine sugar ideal for baking, whipped creams, meringues, and beverages. It dissolves quickly and blends smoothly into recipes.

Specifications

Description
An almost white or colourless crystal, dry crystalline powder, odourless, tastes sweet.
Identification
An orange precipitate is produced immediately.
Solubility
Very soluble in water; freely soluble in 70% ethanol; practically insoluble in ethanol.
Specific Optical Rotation
+65.9° to +67.0°
Acidity or Alkalinity
The solution is colourless and <= 0.6 mL of 0.01 M NaOH is required to change the colour of the solution to pink.
Heavy Metals, ppm
<= 10
Calcium
The solution remains clear for at least 1 minute.
Barium
Any opalescence is not more intense than that of a mixture of 1 mL of distilled water and 10 mL of solution A.
Sulphites
Blue colour develops.
Glucose & Invert Sugar, mg
Blue colour does not disappear completely.
Sulphated Ash, %
<= 0.10
Colouring matter A
No unpleasant odour is detectable.
Colouring matter B
Any fluorescence is not more intense than that of a solution containing 0.4 µg per mL of quinine sulphate in 0.005 M sulphuric acid.
Dextrins
The solution remains yellow or becomes faint bluish green.
Bacterial endotoxins, unit per mg of sucrose
<= 0.25
Colour ICUMSA, IU
Max. 35
Moisture, %
<= 0.10
Sucrose, %
Min. 99.80
Foreign matter
Negligible
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂)
Max. 15 ppm
Conductivity Ash (%)
<= 0.04
Total Plate Count (TPC)
<500 CFU/g
Yeasts & Moulds
<10 CFU/g
Enterobacteriaceae
Absent/10 g

Packaging Options

  • 25 kg poly-lined paper bags

    For bakeries, food processors, and industrial use.

  • 1/2/5 kg/pound retail packs

    Available in zip pouches or paper cartons with private label options.

Customised options available

Applications

  • Beverages

    Used as a natural sweetener in coffee, tea, and cocktails for a deeper flavor.

  • Bakery

    Sprinkled on muffins, scones, and cookies for a crunchy top and caramel flavor.

  • Cereals & Yogurt

    Mixed into dry cereal blends or added to yogurt bowls for taste and crunch.

  • Gourmet Sauces

    Used in BBQ rubs, chutneys, and glazes for subtle sweetness and natural appeal.

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Certifications

Available with the following certificates:
fssai Certification
halal Certification
gmp Certification
fssc Certification