ICUMSA 150 Sugar
Brazilian Refined
Cane Sugar Supplier
Globoto Brasil Sugar is a leading exporter and wholesale supplier of ICUMSA 150 refined white cane sugar — the bakery and confectionery industry's preferred sweetener for cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing. Sourced directly from certified Brazilian sugar mills, shipped worldwide with full documentation and guaranteed specification compliance.
What Is ICUMSA 150 Sugar?
ICUMSA 150 is a high-quality refined white cane sugar that occupies the versatile mid-tier position on the international ICUMSA purity scale. Falling between the ultra-premium ICUMSA 45 and the industrial raw grades, ICUMSA 150 delivers excellent purity, strong sweetness performance, and outstanding value — making it the preferred sugar grade for bakery, confectionery, and food processing manufacturers worldwide.
The ICUMSA designation comes from the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis — the global body that standardizes how sugar quality is measured. The color value of ICUMSA 150 falls between 81 and 160 International Units (IU), producing a white to off-white crystal that retains a mild, clean sweetness profile with minimal mineral content. The slightly higher color value compared to ICUMSA 45 reflects a more economical refining process while still maintaining excellent food-grade purity.
For industrial bakeries, biscuit manufacturers, chocolate processors, ice cream producers, and sauce manufacturers, ICUMSA 150 offers the perfect balance: it meets all major international food safety standards (EU Directive 2001/111/EC, FDA GRAS, and Codex Alimentarius) while being significantly more cost-competitive than higher-grade ICUMSA 45 or ICUMSA 35. This makes ICUMSA 150 the smart commercial choice for large-volume food manufacturers looking to optimize input costs without compromising final product quality.
The Cost-Quality Advantage
ICUMSA 150 is refined enough for virtually all food manufacturing applications that don't require water-clear visual purity. In applications where the sugar is mixed with flour, cocoa, fruit, or other ingredients — such as biscuits, cakes, jams, ice cream, and sauces — the slight color difference between ICUMSA 45 and ICUMSA 150 is completely undetectable in the finished product. Smart procurement teams use ICUMSA 150 in these contexts and reserve ICUMSA 45 or ICUMSA 35 only for applications where visual transparency is essential.
💡 Procurement Insight: Most large FMCG food manufacturers use ICUMSA 150 for 70–80% of their sugar volume. It's the industry's workhorse grade — refined enough for any food application, economical enough to use at scale. Globoto Brasil supplies ICUMSA 150 direct from certified mills at market-leading FOB prices from Brazilian ports.
| Grade | Color (IU) | Sucrose | Best For |
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| ICUMSA 35 | <35 IU | ≥99.9% | Coca-Cola Grade Beverages, Pharma |
| ICUMSA 45 | <45 IU | ≥99.8% | Beverages, Premium Food |
| ICUMSA 150 ★ | 81–160 IU | ≥99.5% | Bakery, Confectionery, Food Mfg |
| ICUMSA 600 | 600–1,200 IU | ≥98.5% | Industrial, Biofuel |
| ICUMSA 1200 | 1,200+ IU | ≥97.0% | Raw Industrial Processing |
📌 ICUMSA 150 vs ICUMSA 45 — When to Choose Which?
Choose ICUMSA 150 when your product formulation contains other colored or opaque ingredients — baked goods, chocolate, jams, ice cream, sauces — and visual clarity of the sugar itself is not required. Choose ICUMSA 45 when producing clear beverages, transparent candies, or pharmaceutical products where any sugar-derived color would be visible in the final product. ICUMSA 150 can reduce input costs by 8–15% vs ICUMSA 45 with zero impact on product quality in the right applications.
🌿 Brazilian Origin Guarantee
Brazil is the world's largest sugar exporter, supplying 36.7% of global refined sugar. Our ICUMSA 150 is produced in FSSC 22000-certified mills in São Paulo state — traceable from mill to port — with full Certificate of Origin and SGS inspection documentation.
ICUMSA 150 Sugar — Technical Specifications
Every shipment from Globoto Brasil meets or exceeds the following internationally recognized parameters. Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) and independent SGS inspection reports provided per consignment.
📋 Standard Documentation Included Per Shipment
Who Uses ICUMSA 150 Sugar?
ICUMSA 150 is the most widely used food-grade refined sugar in global manufacturing. Its balance of purity, sweetness consistency, and cost-efficiency makes it the industry's standard workhorse across a broad range of production environments.
Industrial Bakery Manufacturing
Large-scale bakeries producing bread, cakes, biscuits, muffins, and pastries rely on ICUMSA 150 for uniform sweetness, consistent Maillard browning reactions, and excellent dough performance. The medium crystal size dissolves evenly in both automated mixing and manual production processes.
Chocolate & Confectionery
Chocolate manufacturers, hard candy producers, gummy manufacturers, and marshmallow makers use ICUMSA 150 as their primary sweetener. Its purity ensures no off-flavors interfere with cocoa notes or fruit flavors, while the cost advantage over ICUMSA 45 is significant at industrial volumes.
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Ice cream manufacturers, gelato producers, and frozen dessert brands source ICUMSA 150 for its clean sweetness and reliable solubility in both cold-process and batch pasteurization systems. Its consistent sucrose content ensures predictable freeze-point depression and texture control in every batch.
Jams, Preserves & Sauces
Jam manufacturers, pickle and condiment producers, and tomato sauce factories use ICUMSA 150 as a cost-effective preservative and sweetener. The sugar's purity meets EU and FDA standards for food preserves while its lower cost makes large-batch production more economical than premium grades.
Dairy & Flavored Products
Yogurt manufacturers, flavored milk producers, and dairy dessert brands incorporate ICUMSA 150 into recipes where sugar is combined with fruit, cocoa, or vanilla flavors. The sugar's neutral mineral profile prevents interference with delicate dairy flavor systems and ensures consistent product taste across production runs.
Cereals, Snacks & Energy Bars
Breakfast cereal manufacturers, granola bar producers, and snack coating companies rely on ICUMSA 150 for glazing, coating, and sweetening. Its controlled crystal size enables even sugar coatings on cereal pieces and provides consistent sweetness in compressed bar formats used by health and nutrition brands globally.
Why ICUMSA 150 Is the Food Manufacturer's Choice
When food procurement teams evaluate sugar grades for high-volume manufacturing, ICUMSA 150 consistently wins on cost-per-unit-of-sweetness — delivering food-grade refinement at a price point that makes large-scale production commercially viable. Here's why industry buyers choose ICUMSA 150:
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8–15% Lower Cost Than ICUMSA 45
The reduced refining requirement of ICUMSA 150 translates directly into lower FOB pricing. For manufacturers consuming 500+ MT per month, this cost differential can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings with zero impact on product quality in mixed-ingredient formulations.
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Meets All Major Food Safety Standards
ICUMSA 150 fully complies with EU Directive 2001/111/EC on sugars, FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) designation, Codex Alimentarius Stan 212-1999, and GCC food safety standards — making it suitable for export to any major global market including Europe, the US, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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Excellent Processing Performance
The medium crystal size and consistent particle distribution of ICUMSA 150 ensures reliable performance in industrial processing equipment including continuous mixers, depositors, enrobers, and automated packaging lines — reducing downtime caused by bridging, caking, or inconsistent flow.
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Available at Scale — Global Supply
Brazilian mills can supply ICUMSA 150 in consistent large volumes year-round. Brazil's counter-seasonal harvest cycle (April to December) ensures export availability when Northern Hemisphere producing nations are in the off-season, giving buyers security of supply regardless of global crop conditions.
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Flexible Packaging & Logistics
Available in 50 kg bags, 1 MT FIBC jumbo bags, or bulk containers from Santos and Paranaguá ports. Full documentation support for all major import markets. Our logistics team manages customs compliance, pre-shipment inspection, and documentation to ensure smooth port clearance at your destination.
Packaging Options & Global Export Logistics
We supply ICUMSA 150 sugar in multiple food-safe packaging configurations to suit every operational requirement — from initial sample orders to full container loads and vessel-size consignments.
50 kg Polypropylene Bags
Industry-standard unit for food manufacturers requiring palletized delivery. Food-grade double-lined PP woven bags with PE inner liner ensure moisture protection during sea freight. 40 bags per pallet, shrink-wrapped. Each bag marked with lot number, grade, and origin for full traceability.
1 MT FIBC Jumbo Bags
Ideal for mid-volume manufacturing facilities with silo or bulk hopper intake systems. Food-grade FIBC construction with PE inner liner and optional top/bottom spouts. Available in 1,000 kg or 1,250 kg fill weights. Reduces handling time and packaging waste compared to individual 50 kg bags.
20′ & 40′ FCL Containers
Most economical option for large-volume buyers. Loose bulk sugar loaded into food-grade flexi-liner fitted containers. Approximately 25 MT per 20′ FCL. Full vessel and Panamax bulk carrier options for commodity traders, refineries, and large FMCG procurement programs requiring 25,000+ MT in a single shipment.
📍 Port of Loading
Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória. Multiple dedicated sugar export terminals with high-capacity loading infrastructure.
🕐 Lead Time
14–21 days from confirmed purchase order to vessel loading. Spot availability on select ICUMSA 150 grades.
💼 Available Incoterms
FOB · CIF · CFR · EXW · DAP. All major incoterms supported. We advise the best option for your destination port.
📄 Minimum Order
25 MT (spot / trial). 500 MT/month for annual contracts. No ceiling for established volume buyers.
Certifications & Compliance Standards
Every shipment of ICUMSA 150 from Globoto Brasil is backed by a comprehensive certification suite — giving your procurement and quality assurance teams complete confidence in specification compliance, food safety, and traceability.
ISO 9001:2015
International quality management certification confirming our operational processes, documentation, and quality control systems meet globally recognized standards for consistent product delivery.
FSSC 22000
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized certification covering food safety management across our supply chain — required by Walmart, Nestlé, Unilever, and most major food retail and FMCG procurement programs.
SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection
Every container load undergoes independent third-party inspection by SGS Group or Intertek before loading — verifying grade, weight, moisture, color, and packaging integrity. Reports available to buyers before vessel departure.
Bonsucro / USDA Organic
Select ICUMSA 150 shipments carry Bonsucro Chain of Custody certification for ESG-compliant procurement programs. USDA Organic certified ICUMSA 150 is also available on request for organic food manufacturers.
Why Source ICUMSA 150 From Globoto Brasil Sugar?
We've spent 30 years building direct partnerships with Brazil's top mills, establishing reliable shipping corridors, and perfecting the documentation process for global sugar imports. Here's what sets us apart.
Direct Mill Relationships — Maximum Pricing Transparency
We purchase ICUMSA 150 directly from UNICA-certified mills in the São Paulo basin — the heart of Brazil's sugar industry. No trading layers, no opaque agent markups. You receive a fully itemized quotation showing mill gate price, packaging cost, port handling, freight, and documentation — so you can validate our pricing against market benchmarks independently.
Market-Benchmarked, Competitive Pricing
Our ICUMSA 150 pricing is benchmarked against the London No. 5 White Sugar futures contract and current Brazilian port FOB levels. We update pricing in real-time as market conditions change. Long-term contract buyers can access fixed-price or price-band contracts that protect against market volatility — critical for food manufacturers with fixed-price retail commitments.
Streamlined Procurement Process
Submit your volume requirements and we respond with a complete offer within 24 business hours — including product specification sheet, loading schedule, incoterms options, required documentation list, and payment terms. Our procurement team has handled hundreds of ICUMSA 150 shipments to dozens of countries and can pre-advise customs requirements for your destination market.
Reliable, Consistent Year-Round Supply
Brazil's sugarcane harvest cycle runs April through December, and our strategic inventory arrangements ensure ICUMSA 150 availability throughout the year — including January to March when Brazilian export volumes traditionally dip. Annual contract buyers receive loading priority, advance stock reservation, and supply commitment guarantees that protect your production continuity regardless of seasonal availability constraints.
Source ICUMSA 150 Sugar Direct From Brazil
Whether you're looking for a 25 MT trial container to validate quality or a 2,000 MT monthly supply agreement, our team will prepare a competitive, detailed quote within 24 hours. Use the form or contact us directly through any of the channels below.
🏆 200+ Global Buyers · 85%+ Repeat Order Rate
Globoto Brasil has supplied ICUMSA 150 sugar to food manufacturers, bakery groups, confectionery brands, and commodity importers across the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and Latin America. Our reputation is built on specification accuracy, on-time shipment, and competitive pricing — consistently delivered.
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