Liquefaction:
Liquefaction is the use of α-amylase to catalyze the hydrolysis of gelatinized starch into smaller dextrins, oligosaccharides, and monosaccharide molecules. Starch granules will undergo gelatinization during the heating process, resulting in a sharp increase in viscosity. Starch gelatinization makes starch granules change from an ordered state to a disordered state through the interaction between the heated state and the surrounding water molecules. Exudation of amylose and amylopectin, granule rupture, loss of birefringence, and increased viscosity. During the starch liquefaction process, the viscosity will be higher, so it is necessary to study the liquefaction method, which can reduce the viscosity of the starch slurry and increase the fluidity, paving the way for the next step of the saccharification process.
Advantages of liquefaction system:
The one-button intelligent operation of the liquefaction equipment can be started successively according to the set procedures, reducing the number of workers and improving the production efficiency of the system. The programmed operation ensures a stable liquid saccharification effect and provides a guarantee for subsequent processing and production.
application:
The liquefaction system can be applied in the production of maltose, fructose, crystalline fructose, etc.