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Process for modifying starchy materials in the dry phase

US6531592B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2000
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B30/12
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a process for modifying amylaceous (starchy) materials comprising a stage of chemical fluidification and a stage of stabilization, simultaneous or not simultaneous, these two stages being performed in the dry phase and by the use of a plycarboxylic organic acid. The acid can be chosen particularly from among citric acid, adipic acid, azelaic acid and their mixtures. The process is advantageously performed at a temperature between 90° C. and 170° C., at a pH below 4 and during a total period between 3 minutes and 8 hours. The starchy material subjected to fluidification and stabilization can be cationic.

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