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Method for liquefying starch

US5652127A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateJul 29, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B30/12
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to the invention a method is provided for liquefying starch comprising the steps of adding a sodium composition to the starch prior to or simultaneously with liquefying the starch; adding .alpha.-amylase to the treated starch; and reacting the treated starch for a time and at a temperature effective to liquefy the treated starch. Preferred sodium compositions comprise sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, sodium benzoate, sodium sulfate, sodium bisulfite, sodium ascorbate, sodium acetate, sodium nitrate, sodium tartrate, sodium tetraborate, sodium propionate, sodium citrate, sodium succinate, monosodium glutamate, trisodium citrate, sodium phosphate or a mixture thereof.

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