Process for the preparation of galactose and beverages based on galactose from solutions containing lactose
US3981773A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 1974 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 1994 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/944
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the preparation of galactose which comprises (1) the cultivation of a mutant, non-pathogenic protoprophic yeast or bacteria possessing .beta.-galactosidase activity and a gal.sup.- character on a media containing lactose, e.g., lactoserum and (2) recovery of the galtose. The mutants are produced using two different methods. The galactose solutions produced are suitable for use in beverages.
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