Fundamental Studies on the Qualities of Brown Sugar (Part 2)

Physical Properties and Inorganic Chemical Components of Brown Sugar

Abstract

Okinawan brown sugar were produced at 7 factories in Okinawa prefecture. Quality of sugar cane stalks as the raw materials directly influence on the quality of brown sugar and the quality is unstable. It is necessary to investigate the properties of brown sugar for the improvement of its quality and manufacturing technology. Taste, inorganic chemical components and physical properties of brown sugar produced in all of manufactories in Okinawa prefecture were investigated and the reciprocal relation among them were analized. As the result of investigation, it became clear that the P, N, and Ca significantly affected the quality of brown sugar.