Rapid starch depolymerisation via spray reactors
CA 1289136 C · Owner: Koeberle, Paulo Goes · Inventors: Koeberle, Paulo Goes; Overend, Ralph; Chornet, Esteban
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The present invention relates to a process for continuous conversion of starch or starch containing materials into hydrolysates such as dextrins higher, sugars, maltose or dextrose. It provides for an extremely fast heating of an acidified or non acidified slurry by spraying it very finely into a chamber containing steam under pressure. The fast heating rate combined with the high operating temperature allow processing times of less than 20 seconds, usually between 1 and 4 seconds during which the starch is converted into the desired hydrolysate without passing through the classical "gelatinized" or "pasted" state. The desired product can be custum tailored from dextrins to glucose in high …
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- Granted September 17, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 17, 2008.
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