Fine, crystalline powder from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) used as a sweetener.
Chemicals/Microbes usually present
None
Common Diseases Caused By Contaminants and Their Symptoms
None
Prevention / Risk reduction
Brown sugar stored at room temperature can last up to 4 months. Confectioners’ sugar can lasts up to 18 months. Granulated sugar can last up to 2 years
Keep in airtight containers
Cover tightly
Keep in a clean, cool, dry place and away from heat and direct sunlight.