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Method of producing carbon source for citric acid fermentation
Assignee: Ajinomoto Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-23
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A sugar hydrolyzate, containing both glucose and fructose, is mixed with calcium hydroxide, and a fructose addition precipitate is recovered. The residual liquor is neutralized, calcium ions are removed, and then the liquor is used as a carbon source for citric acid fermentation. The present method may supply very inexpensive fructose to the market.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryosuke Uchio
- 👤 Kenji Kikuchi
- 👤 Soichiro Asai
- 👤 Kenichi Yarita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:35
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13K; C13K3/00; C12; C12P; C12P7/00; C12P7/40; C12P7/44; C12P7/48; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/911; Y10S435/913; Y10S435/914; Y10S435/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
In the fermentation production of citric acid wherein fermentation is effected by the use of a microorganism of the species Aspergillus niger or Aspergillus awamori, the improvement which comprises: admixing a substantially neutral hydrolyzate of juices of cane or beet, crude sugar, or molasses containing glucose and fructose cooled to below 10° C. with calcium hydroxide to form a fructose addition product precipitate, and neutralizing the remaining mother liquor, simultaneously eliminating calcium ions therefrom, and utilizing the remaining liquor as the carbon source for said fermentation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
In the fermentation production of citric acid wherein fermentation is effected by the use of a microorganism of the species Aspergillus niger or Aspergillus awamori, the improvement which comprises: admixing a substantially neutral hydrolyzate of juices of cane or beet, crude sugar, or molasses containing glucose and fructose cooled to below 10° C. with calcium hydroxide to form a fructose addition product precipitate, and neutralizing the remaining mother liquor, simultaneously eliminating calcium ions therefrom, and utilizing the remaining liquor as the carbon source for said fermentation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the pH of the molasses is adjusted to 1.5 - 2 and thereafter hydrolyzed at a temperature of 60° - 100° C. for 0.5 to 4 hours.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the hydrolyzed molasses is neutralized with an alkali and thereafter calcium hydroxide is added thereto to precipitate the fructose addition product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 3, wherein neutralizing the mother liquor and simultaneously eliminating calcium ions is accomplished by introducing carbon dioxide gas and precipitation of calcium carbonate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 3, wherein neutralizing the mother liquor and simultaneously eliminating calcium ions is accomplished by the addition of sulfuric acid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |