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Bulk Brown Sugar

Bulk Brown Sugar for Wholesale Buyers

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Brown sugar is a soft, moist sweetener made by blending refined sugar with molasses. Known for its rich color and caramel-like flavor, it’s a key ingredient in baked goods, marinades, sauces, and sweet-savory glazes. US Sweeteners supplies premium bulk brown sugar in light, medium, and dark varieties to meet the unique needs of food manufacturers, bakeries, and distributors.

 

Brown sugar helps keep baked goods moist and soft, making it ideal for cookies, cakes, and pastries. It also enhances savory recipes with its natural depth and smooth texture.

Available Sizes

55 lb Bags 100 lb Bags Pallet Orders Custom Bulk Quantities

Light Brown Sugar

Ingredient Statement — Light Brown Sugar

  • Main ingredients: Refined sugar and molasses (~3.5%)

Nutritional Values (per 100 g):

  • Water: 0.10 g

  • Energy: 380 kcal

  • Protein: 0.00 g

  • Total fat: 0.00 g

  • Carbohydrates: 98.00 g

  • Total sugars: 97.50 g

  • Dietary fiber: 0.00 g

Minerals:

  • Calcium: 85 mg

  • Iron: 0.71 mg

  • Potassium: 133 mg

  • Sodium: 28 mg

Values may vary slightly based on brand or supplier.

Technical Information of Light Brown Sugar

  • Ash Content: ~0.25%

  • Moisture: ~1.0–2.0%

  • pH (10% solution): 5.5–7.0

Organoleptic Properties:

  • Appearance: Fine-grained, slightly moist

  • Texture: Soft, clump-prone

  • Color: Light golden brown

  • Flavor: Mild molasses, sweet

  • Odor: Pleasant, caramel-like

Microbiological Specifications:

  • Total Plate Count: <200 CFU/g

  • Yeast & Mold: <100 CFU/g

  • Packaged in 25 lb, 50 lb, and 100 lb food-grade bags, or palletized totes

  • Nationwide U.S. shipping with fast lead times (1–2 business days typical)

  • COAs and lot traceability documentation available upon request

Medium Brown Sugar

Ingredient Statement of Medium Brown Sugar

Main Ingredients: Refined Sugar, Molasses (~4.5–5%)
Nutritional Values (per 100 g):

  • Water: 0.15 g
  • Energy: 375 kcal
  • Protein: 0.00 g
  • Total Fat: 0.00 g
  • Carbohydrates: 97.50 g
  • Sugars (total): 96.90 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.00 g

Minerals:

  • Calcium: 95 mg
  • Iron: 0.80 mg
  • Potassium: 140 mg
  • Sodium: 30 mg

Values may vary slightly based on brand or supplier.

Technical Information of Medium Brown Sugar

  • Ash Content: ~0.35%
  • Moisture: ~1.5–2.5%
  • pH (10% solution): 5.0–6.5

Organoleptic Properties:

  • Appearance: Medium golden brown
  • Texture: Soft, moderately moist
  • Color: Rich amber
  • Flavor: Balanced molasses sweetness
  • Odor: Rich, sweet aroma

Microbiological Specifications:

  • Total Plate Count: <200 CFU/g
  • Yeast & Mold: <100 CFU/g
  • Available in 25 lb, 50 lb, 100 lb food-grade bags or bulk pallet configurations
  • Quick nationwide shipping (1–2 business days typical)
  • Documentation includes COAs and full traceability

Dark Brown Sugar

Ingredient Statement of Dark Brown Sugar

Main Ingredients: Refined Sugar, Molasses (~6.5%)
Nutritional Values (per 100 g):

  • Water: 0.20 g
  • Energy: 370 kcal
  • Protein: 0.00 g
  • Total Fat: 0.00 g
  • Carbohydrates: 96.80 g
  • Sugars (total): 96.00 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.00 g

Minerals:

  • Calcium: 110 mg
  • Iron: 0.90 mg
  • Potassium: 150 mg
  • Sodium: 35 mg

Values may vary slightly based on brand or supplier.

Technical Information of Dark Brown Sugar

  • Ash Content: ~0.45%
  • Moisture: ~2.0–3.0%
  • pH (10% solution): 4.5–6.0

Organoleptic Properties:

  • Appearance: Deep brown
  • Texture: Very soft, moist
  • Color: Dark molasses brown
  • Flavor: Robust molasses, caramel
  • Odor: Strong, rich molasses scent

Microbiological Specifications:

  • Total Plate Count: <200 CFU/g
  • Yeast & Mold: <100 CFU/g
  • Packaged in food-grade bags (25 lb, 50 lb, 100 lb) or custom bulk containers
  • Fast delivery across the U.S. within 1–2 business days
  • Includes COAs, lot traceability, and shipping documentation

Why Buy Wholesale Brown Sugar With US Sweeteners?

Custom Bulk
Packaging Options

Our brown sugar is available in multiple bulk formats to suit your operations. Choose from durable 50 lb, 100 lb bags, or custom configurations. Each order is packed to maintain quality during transport and storage.

Long-Term
Supply Contracts

Need a consistent supply for large-scale production? We offer flexible contract solutions to help foodservice providers and manufacturers lock in pricing and ensure steady inventory.

Premium Quality
and Sourcing

We source brown sugar from reliable, ethical suppliers and adhere to strict food safety standards. Every order, light, medium, or dark, is handled with care for consistency and performance.

Fast, Nationwide
Shipping

With a streamlined logistics system, we deliver your brown sugar order quickly and accurately. Whether you’re ordering one pallet or a full truckload, we guarantee responsive, on-time service.

Types of Brown Sugar from US Sweeteners

We offer light, medium, and dark brown sugar varieties to support a wide range of food manufacturing needs, from commercial baking and confectionery to sauces, marinades, and ready-to-eat meals. Each type is selected for its ideal balance of flavor, texture, and performance in both sweet and savory applications.

Light Brown Sugar

Contains about 3.5% molasses. Delivers a soft, subtle caramel flavor perfect for cookies, cakes, breads, and sauces where a mild sweetness is desired.

Balanced sweetness and color with around 5% molasses. Great for baked goods, BBQ rubs, marinades, and everyday commercial recipes.

With approx. 6.5% molasses, this sugar adds bold color and rich flavor to gingerbread, spice cakes, molasses cookies, and savory glazes.

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Brown Sugar FAQ

What is bulk brown sugar used for?

Bulk brown sugar is commonly used in commercial baking, sauces, glazes, and beverage production. Its molasses content adds flavor, color, and moisture retention to recipes.

We package our brown sugar in sealed 50 lb and 100 lb food-grade bags, with pallet or tote configurations available for high-volume orders.

Yes. We offer competitive discounts on high-volume orders. Reach out to our team to request a custom quote based on your quantity and delivery schedule.

It comes down to molasses content: light has ~3.5%, medium ~5%, and dark ~6.5%. The more molasses, the deeper the flavor and darker the color.

Definitely. Brown sugar adds balance and depth to savory products like barbecue sauces, marinades, spice blends, and even some cured meats.

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