Sugar
Sugar
| Parameter | Specification |
| Chemical Name | Sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) |
| Source Plants | Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) |
| Family | Poaceae (sugarcane), Amaranthaceae (sugar beet) |
| Appearance | Crystalline, granular |
| Color | White (refined), golden to brown (unrefined) |
| Texture | Hard, fine to coarse granules |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| Melting Point | 186°C |
| Density | 1.59 g/cm³ (granular) |
| pH Range | 5 to 7 (neutral to slightly acidic |