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Method for producing ethanol with frequent input of yeast

US6569653B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2002
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In this process for producing ethanol by enzymatic treatment of a must of a starchy plant material with yeasts of the genus Saccharomyces, all the old yeasts are replaced with fresh yeasts in order to keep the fermentation time between 20 and 24 hours.

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