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Method for extraction of sugar

US8440022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2008
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13B10/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for extraction of sugar from a sugar containing biomass is disclosed, wherein the sugar containing biomass a) is introduced in an extraction device (1), b) is treated with steam having a temperature of between 103 and 124° C., c) is treated in one or more steps with hot water having a temperature of 65-85° C., and d) is subjected to one or more compression steps, wherein a sugar containing solution is extracted from the sugar containing biomass in each of the steps c) and d) in the extraction device (1) and is removed from the extraction device (1), said method being continuously performed at an overpressure of 0.2-1.5 bar in the extraction device (1).

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