Non-Centrifugal Sugar Production in Three Mexican States: A Theoretical Review and in situ Observations
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Santiago Hernandez, Esmeralda [1] ; Soto Estrada, Alejandra
[1]
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Perez Hernandez, Ponciano
[1]
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Perez Bautista, Jose de Jesus
[2]
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[1] Colegio de Postgraduados
Colegio de Postgraduados
México
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[2] Universidad del Valle de Puebla
Universidad del Valle de Puebla
México
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- Localización: Agro Productividad, ISSN-e 2594-0252, Vol. 18, Nº. 6, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Junio), págs. 119-128
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Objective: determine the situation of non-centrifugal sugar production in the three main producing states of Mexico through a literature consultation and direct observations in the field. Design/methodology/approach: statistical databases and literary sources were consulted to obtain information about non-centrifugal sugar production. The selection of the articles was based on five criteria that allowed obtaining precise information, which was analyzed and complemented with field observations, in addition, in Veracruz the locations of the sugar mills was georeferenced. Results: It was identified that sugar cane is produced in the three states, particularly to make non-centrifugal sugar. The production process is similar; some variants were the type of equipment and materials used, as well as non-centrifugal sugar presentation and packaging for marketing. The state of Veracruz is the most advanced in technology in its production units and stands out for the greater diversification of non-centrifugal sugar presentations, while San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo still continue to use methods, infrastructure and traditional forms of marketing. Limitations on study/implications: scarse information regarding the topic. Findings/conclusions: The information found in this work provides new and relevant data on the current production of non-centrifugal sugar production in the three states, particularly in situ observations. Among these stands out the location of the sugar mills in Veracruz, variants in the sugar cane harvest (burning and green), options of types of sugar mills, types of mold, and the different forms of the non-centrifugal sugar. Keywords: sugar mills, production, traditional, burning.
