Isomaltulose Trehalulose Crystallization Process
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing isomaltulose crystals result in wasted trehalulose, produce amorphous solids instead of crystalline forms, and require high energy due to operating in high temperature ranges, leading to inefficiencies and energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A process involving an enzyme complex that catalyzes the reaction of sucrose to isomaltulose and trehalulose, followed by partial water evaporation to achieve a concentrated solution, then inducing isomaltulose crystallization at lower temperatures (30° C. to 63° C.) to produce a solid material containing both isomaltulose crystals and trehalulose without the need for seed crystals or high energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If high temperature ranges are used for crystallization, then crystallization speed is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the temperature parameter from conventional high temperatures to a lower range of 30-63°C, specifically optimizing it to achieve crystallization at reduced energy input while maintaining acceptable crystallization speed through extended time or other process adjustments
2Manufacturing precision
If pure isomaltulose crystals are produced, then product purity is improved, but trehalulose is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges isomaltulose and trehalulose into a single solid material product containing both substances, thereby utilizing the trehalulose byproduct rather than discarding it, while still achieving a useful crystalline final product
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of discarding trehalulose as a waste byproduct, the patent recovers it by including it in the final solid material product, transforming a loss into a valuable component of the output
3Manufacturing precision
If conventional crystallization methods are used, then isomaltulose crystals are obtained, but the product is amorphous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes key process parameters including temperature (30-63°C), solid content (75-95 wt%), and crystallization conditions to achieve proper crystal nucleation and growth, transforming the outcome from amorphous to crystalline solid material
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This process achieves consistent product quality, higher yields, reduced energy consumption, and the production of crystalline solids containing both isomaltulose and trehalulose, with the added benefits of not requiring seed crystals and shorter crystal formation times.
Implementation Method 1
bringing an enzyme complex which is able to catalyse the reaction of sucrose to isomaltulose and trehalulose into contact with a sucrose-containing solution
Implementation Method 2
isomerizing at least some of the sucrose to isomaltulose and trehalulose
Implementation Method 3
partial removal of the water by evaporation, while obtaining a concentrated solution with, based on the total solution, a solid content of 75 wt % to 95 wt %
Implementation Method 4
subsequent induction of isomaltulose crystallisation in this temperature range followed by cooling while obtaining a solid material containing isomaltulose crystals and trehalulose
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AI summary
A process for producing a solid material comprising isomaltulose crystals and trehalulose, including: A) contacting an enzyme complex with a sucrose-containing solution; B) isomerizing at least a part of the sucrose to isomaltulose and trehalulose; C) separating off the enzyme complex to obatin a solution including isomaltulose, trehalulose and water; D) partially removing the water by evaporation to obtain a concentrated solution; E) bringing the concentrated solution to a temperature range of 30° C. to 63° C. and subsequently inducing isomaltulose crystallization in this temperature range followed by cooling, thereby obtaining a solid material including isomaltulose crystals and trehalulose.