Demerara sugar | granulate | 0.3-1.5 mm | 2500-4000 ICUMSA

What is it about / Product description

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown cane sugar from Colombia with a warm golden-yellow color and a natural caramel tone. The irregular crystals and slightly moist texture give this cane sugar a distinctive character in the Biova range. It is ideal when you want to sweeten food and drinks subtly yet with plenty of flavor.

Thanks to gentle processing, parts of the original molasses remain in the crystals of Demerara sugar, which creates aromatic depth. The granulated grain size of around 0.3–1.5 mm provides a pleasant crunch and an even distribution in doughs, mueslis or toppings. Biova relies on consistent bulk quality, so the sugar can be used reliably both in gastronomy and in the home kitchen.

In use, Demerara sugar proves to be versatile: it refines coffee, tea, cocktails, mueslis and baked goods with a mild caramel note. The coarse structure remains visible on desserts, fruit and pastries and creates a decorative effect. This makes Biova’s brown cane sugar easy to use in both sweet and sweet-savory recipes.

Origin

The cane sugar comes from Colombia, where sugar cane grows in a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine and sufficient moisture. These conditions promote even ripening and a high sugar content in the juice. The long tradition of sugar cane cultivation in the region supports stable, reliable quality.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

After harvesting, the sugar cane is processed promptly to preserve aroma and freshness. The pressed juice is concentrated and crystallized to produce the coarse granulated cane sugar. The Demerara sugar is then sieved, brought to the desired grain size of 0.3–1.5 mm and filled as bulk goods for Biova.

Special features

In contrast to highly refined white sugar, this brown cane sugar retains part of the natural molasses, which explains its brown-yellow color and caramel-like aroma. The ICUMSA values of 2500–4000 indicate a darker, more intensely colored sugar. Its coarse, granulated structure makes it a visually and sensorially distinctive variety in the Biova range.

Differences in origin and processing

Color, crystal size and aroma of cane sugar vary depending on the country of origin and degree of processing. Colombian Demerara sugar often shows a warm golden-brown hue and a well-balanced caramel profile. The combination of tropical climate and tailored processing clearly sets it apart from lighter, more highly refined sugars.

Taste & aroma

Sensorially, the sugar offers a mild, rounded sweetness with clear caramel and light toffee notes. On the nose it presents a warm, slightly malty aroma that unfolds particularly well in hot drinks. The coarse crystals dissolve more slowly and release their sweetness gradually.

Possible applications

• For sweetening and refining coffee, tea, latte and other hot drinks
• As a crunchy topping for cakes, crumbles, muffins, cookies or fruit desserts
• For cocktails, marinades and sauces where a subtle caramel note is desired

Product specification

• Country of origin: Colombia
• Grain size: Granules, approx. 0.3–1.5 mm, granulated / coarse
• Color: Brown, yellow-brown
• ICUMSA: 2500–4000
• Product type: Food, brown cane sugar, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit