Starch Sweeteners Technologies

Transforming Starch into High-Value Sweeteners with Microtec’s Expertise

At Microtec, we specialize in engineering, technology, and turnkey solutions for the conversion of starch into high-value sweeteners, including glucose syrup, fructose syrup (HFCS-42 and 55), maltose syrup, dextrose, and more. Our advanced processing technology is designed specifically for small to medium-sized production facilities, providing cost-effective and efficient solutions that maximize yield, product quality, and energy efficiency.

With decades of expertise in starch processing, we help businesses set up complete starch sweetener production lines, offering support in engineering, plant design, machinery, automation, and process optimization. Whether you are processing corn, wheat or cassava starch, Microtec’s advanced technology ensures high-purity sweeteners for various industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Types of Starch Sweeteners Microtec Helps You Produce

Sweetener Type	Key Features and Applications
Glucose Syrup	Versatile sweetener used in baking, beverages, and confectionery. Provides mild sweetness, body, and texture.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS-42)	Common in soft drinks and processed foods. Provides higher sweetness and stability than glucose.
Maltose Syrup	Used in brewing, candy production, and bakery products. Offers mild sweetness and excellent stability.
Dextrose Syrup	High-purity glucose used in pharmaceuticals, sports drinks, and food processing.

Comprehensive Technology and Machinery Solutions

At Microtec, we provide a full range of equipment for starch sweetener production, including:

Enzymatic Liquefaction Systems
Saccharification Reactors
Filtration and Purification Units
Ion Exchange and Decolorization Systems
Evaporation and Concentration Equipment

Whether you need single equipment or a complete turnkey plant, Microtec’s engineering team ensures seamless integration and optimization of your production line.

Starch Sweetener Production: An Overview of the Process

The production of starch sweeteners involves a series of advanced enzymatic and separation processes to convert starch into glucose, fructose, and other sugar syrups. At Microtec, we optimize every stage of this process, ensuring the highest yield and quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Starch Liquefaction

The raw starch slurry (from corn, wheat, cassava, or potato) undergoes enzymatic liquefaction.

Enzymes break down starch into smaller dextrins.
Temperature-controlled jet cooking technology ensures maximum starch conversion.
Microtec’s advanced hydrolysis systems guarantee consistent output quality.

Saccharification – Converting Starch to Glucose and Maltose

In this stage, liquefied starch is further hydrolyzed by specific enzymes to produce desired sugar compositions:

Glucose Syrup: Enzymes break dextrins into glucose molecules.
Maltose Syrup: Controlled enzyme action results in a high-maltose composition.
Dextrose Syrup: Complete hydrolysis yields pure dextrose for pharmaceutical and industrial use.

Purification and Filtration

After saccharification, the syrup undergoes filtration, decolorization, and ion-exchange purification to remove impurities.

Activated carbon filtration removes undesirable color.
Ion-exchange systems eliminate salts and residual proteins.
Microtec’s multi-stage filtration technology guarantees a crystal-clear syrup suitable for high-end applications.

Isomerization – Converting Glucose to Fructose (HFCS Production)

For the production of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS-42), glucose syrup undergoes enzymatic isomerization.

A special immobilized enzyme system converts glucose into fructose.
Advanced process control ensures a stable and consistent HFCS output.
Final product: HFCS-42, widely used in soft drinks, confectionery, and dairy applications.

Concentration and Evaporation

The syrup is concentrated through vacuum evaporation to achieve the desired sugar concentration (DE Value).

Microtec’s high-efficiency evaporators minimize energy consumption.
The syrup is adjusted for viscosity, stability, and application-specific requirements.

Final Syrup Storage and Packaging

The finished sweeteners are stored in hygienic storage tanks before being packaged in drums, totes, or bulk containers for distribution.

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