Modification of carbohydrates using continuous generation of hydroxyl radicals
AssigneeCorn Products Development, Inc.
InventorRoman Skuratowicz
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods for modifying carbohydrates using hydroxyl radicals. The hydroxyl radicals may be formed by the photolysis of peroxide in aqueous solution using UV light. Also disclosed are compositions and products comprising carbohydrates modified by the process.
Claims19
A method for modifying a carbohydrate comprising forming a carbohydrate slurry with a solvent and reacting the carbohydrate with hydroxyl radicals, wherein the hydroxyl radicals are continuously generated by the photolysis of peroxide in aqueous solution using UV light, and the ratio of UV light to peroxide is in the range of about 20-500 watts/g.
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