Candy Sugars

Technically, candy sugars are speciality sugars made from beet sugar, that undergo a caramelization process which results in their distinctive, flavoursome sensory profile and characteristic colour.

We offer a range of high-quality candy sugars with the classic aromatic caramel flavour. Each product is carefully produced in a specific candy sugar production process at a dedicated facility:

Candy sugar (rock sugar)
Candy powders (candy cassonade)
Candy syrups

Due to their unique properties, candy sugars are used for a wide range of applications including beers, confectionery as well as biscuit and cakes.

General Benefits

Characteristic, aromatic taste and flavour profile
Natural colouring properties – golden brown colour
Natural product without added colourings or stabilizers
Available in many different product types, grades and colours
Various packaging sizes (10, 25kg, big bags, cans or 1to+ IBC containers)
Halal and Kosher certified quality

Benefits for Beers / Brewing

Caramel, intense flavour
Produces shiny, golden brown colour
Improves texture (more creamy)
Enhances fermentation process
Stabilizes the beer froth (foam)

Benefits For Biscuits / Baked Goods

Caramel, aromatic taste
Enhances natural brown colouring
Improved texture – lighter crispiness
Delayed fat oxidation

Basic Product Information

Typical Ingredients

Sucrose

Did you know?

Though candy sugars are very popular today due to their unique, flavoursome taste profile, their history dates way back to Belgium in 1508, when the first candy sugars were produced... Discover more

Product	Grades / Types	Available Fractions	Packaging Type	Packaging Unit (net in kg)	Palletization	Shelf Life & Storage Conditions
Candy Sugar (Rock Sugar)	Brown	From extra fine to coarse	Multilayer- paper bag Liner BigBag	25kg 1000kg	40x25kg 1000kg	Unlimited according to conditions EU regulation No. 1169/2011 Store at 15-25°C Store at relative humidity 50-60%
Candy Sugar (Rock Sugar)	White	From fine to coarse	Multilayer- paper bag Liner BigBag	25kg 1000kg	40x25kg 1000kg	Unlimited according to conditions EU regulation No. 1169/2011 Store at 15-25°C Store at relative humidity 50-60%
Candy Powder (Candy Cassonade)	Blond Brown	n/a	Paper/PE (valve) bag PE bag	10kg 25k	90x10kg 40x25kg	Unlimited according to conditions EU regulation No. 1169/2011 Store at 15-25°C Store at relative humidity 50-60%
Candy Syrup	Mild Strong	n/a 78,50-80,50 brix	Jerry can IBC container Bulk	25kg 1200kg Tank	24/32x25kg 1200kg Min. 14000kg	Date of production +5years Store at 20-30°C

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Production

We produce all of our candy sugar specialty products using our own unique production processes and parameters:

We make our candy sugars by slowly crystallizing highly concentrated hot sugar syrup which we then cool down slowly in bacs or drums. We separate the crystals that form from the remaining syrup by centrifugation and then sort them into different fraction sizes. Candy crystals are available in brown and white colours.
Our candy powder comes from the fast crystallisation of the remaining candy syrup and is available in lighter or darker brown grades.
Candy syrup is a result of the candy production process and is available in lighter, softer in taste, or darker, stronger tasting versions.

Various Uses for Südzucker’s Candy Sugar

Our candy sugar is the top choice in a wide range of applications that require caramel flavours and that characteristic brown colour:

Candy sugar and candy powder are perfect for beverage applications, but also for confectionery, (seasonal) baked goods and salted foodstuffs.
Candy Syrups are great for beer brewing because of their aromatic flavour profile, and particularly well suited for craft beers and stronger beer types. Its characteristic taste and flavour makes our candy syrups a favourite for biscuits, confectionery, baked good like aromatic cakes such as gingerbread and Lebkuchen.

Products with A Long History.

Though candy sugars are very popular today due to their unique, flavoursome taste profile, their history dates way back to Belgium in 1508, when the first candy sugars were produced. At that time, candy sugar production was an expert profession which required a high level of skills and craftsmanship. The original raw material was cane sugar, which is why its processing sites were close to the Belgian ports. In medieval times sugar was a scarce luxury, and candy sugar a gift fit for royalty.

Later on, new sugar refining and processing methods were developed, and the supply of raw materials was less dependent on the proximity to the sea. Nevertheless, the sugar industry in Belgium, especially in Antwerp, flourished. At the end of the 19th century, there were some forty sugar refiners in Antwerp refining raw cane or raw beet sugar. The industry underwent consolidation.

At the beginning of the 20th century, candy sugar producers and cane refiners founded syndicates to protect their mutual commercial interests. In 1935 the Candico cooperative association was established, which was later taken over by Sucres de Tirlemont. Today, Candico is the only remaining candy sugar production in Belgium and belongs to Raffinerie Tirlementoise, which is a 100% Südzucker subsidiary. The long traditions and expertise of candy sugar production at Candico are maintained and preserved with respect. For more details, please visit the Candico consumer website Candico