2026-03-242026-03-242025https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/1437Maintaining the quality of crystal sugar during the final stages of bagging and storage is a critical challenge for the Brazilian sugar-energy industry. The objective of this study was to analyze the bagging and storage process in a medium-sized plant, comparing observed practices with the theoretical framework of quality, technology, and safety. To this end, a qualitative study was conducted, employing participant observation to map the production flow.The observation revealed a complex process with multiple Critical Control Points (CCP’s) for food safety (ISO 22000), as well as adaptive practices, such as the use of inflatable warehouses and covering batches with plastic tarps. It was concluded that the plant demonstrates robustness in preventing contamination (CCP’s), yet still shows divergences from theory regarding storage practices (humidity control) and ergonomics (bag handling).ptIndústria sucroenergéticaAçúcar cristalEnsaqueArmazenagemEstudo qualitativoTrabalho de Conclusão de CursoENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA QUIMICA::TECNOLOGIA QUIMICA