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Application of Enzydex During Sugar Process for Improving Sugar Yield
Vol 6 , Issue 3 , July - September 2018 | Pages: 23-26 | Research Paper
Received: August 18, 2018 | Revised: August 28, 2018 | Accepted: September 02, 2018 | Published Online: September 15, 2018
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Dextrans are undesirable compounds, synthesized by Leuconostoc mesenteroide from sucrose, increasing the viscosity of the sugar flow and reducing industrial recovery, resulting significant losses to the sugar industries. The use of dextranase enzyme is the most efficient method for hydrolyzing the dextrans at sugar mills. A preparation of dextranase enzyme namely “Enzydex” developed by Catalysts Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd which was shown significant reduction at very low concentration 3-5ppm during six plant trials in India and in Philippines. During plant trials, the 38-78% dextran reductions were observed at various stages of sugar process.
Keywords
Dextran; Leuconostoc Mesenteroide; Dextranase.
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