Fun Facts - Issue 14 - Humidity Control in Sugar Production

Learn a few fun facts about the global sugar industry.  Sugar storage and shipping are fairly stable up until about 75% relative humidity.  At 75% RH, the sugar begins to clump together.  Beyond 80% sugar begins to liquify.

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Fun Fact:

• Brazil alone produces 25% of world sugar production.
• India consumes the most sugar at 24 million tons per year.

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