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Sugarcane fiber

Sugarcane fiber suppliers and sourcing guide

Sugarcane fiber is an insoluble fiber made from the stalk material left after sugar is pressed out of sugarcane. The fibrous residue (bagasse) is washed, cooked, sometimes bleached, dried and milled to a fine, nearly flavorless white or cream powder that is mostly cellulose and hemicellulose. Food makers use it to add fiber, absorb water and oil, and reduce flour or fat in baked goods, meats and snacks.

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Category
Fibers
Also known as
sugar cane fiber · sugarcane bagasse fiber · Saccharum officinarum fiber · cane fiber
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of sugarcane fiber

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Fine powder

    Finely milled grade for smooth textures in baked goods, pasta and drinks.

  • Coarse or long-fiber grades

    Larger particles with higher water and oil binding for meat and snack use.

  • Bleached vs. unbleached

    Bleached grades are whiter; unbleached grades are cream to tan.

  • Organic

    From organic sugarcane, under organic certification.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Total dietary fiber
Total and insoluble fiber by AOAC 991.43 or 2011.25; commercial grades are usually above 90% total fiber.
Particle size
Sieve analysis or laser diffraction to confirm the grade.
Water and oil binding
Grams of water or oil held per gram, the main functional specs.
Moisture and ash
Loss on drying and ash, including acid-insoluble ash from field soil.
Heavy metals
Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Sugarcane fiber is stable as a dry powder; keep it in sealed bags in a cool, dry area off the floor and away from odors. Suppliers set a best-before date from manufacture for unopened bags.

Lots and expiry dates

Particle size, color and water binding vary between lots and suppliers, which changes dough and batter absorption, so record them from each COA. Note whether the lot is bleached.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • FDA intends to propose adding mixed plant cell wall fibers, a category it says includes sugar cane fiber and apple fiber, to its dietary fiber definition, and until rulemaking intends to allow these fibers in the dietary fiber declaration.

    Source: fda.gov (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Sugarcane fiber suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of sugarcane fiber can brands buy?

Common forms include fine powder, coarse or long-fiber grades, bleached vs. unbleached and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for sugarcane fiber include?

Expect total dietary fiber, particle size, water and oil binding, moisture and ash, heavy metals and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should sugarcane fiber be stored?

Sugarcane fiber is stable as a dry powder; keep it in sealed bags in a cool, dry area off the floor and away from odors. Suppliers set a best-before date from manufacture for unopened bags.

What is the regulatory status of sugarcane fiber?

FDA intends to propose adding mixed plant cell wall fibers, a category it says includes sugar cane fiber and apple fiber, to its dietary fiber definition, and until rulemaking intends to allow these fibers in the dietary fiber declaration.

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