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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Evaluation of the Impact of an Enzymatic Preparation Catalyzing the Decomposition of Raffinose from Poor-Quality Beets during the White Sugar Production Process.

Andrzej Jaśkiewicz, Alina Kunicka-Styczyńska, Andrzej Baryga, Radosław Michał Gruska, Stanisław Brzeziński, Beata Świącik

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Article in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Andrzej JaśkiewiczDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-0193-7861
Alina Kunicka-StyczyńskaDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4611-9109
Andrzej BarygaDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.
Radosław Michał GruskaDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9144-7235
Stanisław BrzezińskiDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.
Beata ŚwiącikDepartment of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The study investigates the efficacy of an enzymatic preparation primarily with α-galactosidase activity for improving the quality of white sugar from poor-quality sugar beets. Focused on overcoming raffinose accumulation challenges in sugar beets, especially those harvested prematurely or stored for extended periods, an innovative exploration of enzymatic application in an industrial setting for the first time was conducted. By integrating theoretical calculations and experimental data, the findings reveal that α-galactosidase preparation notably diminishes raffinose content in beet juice, thus enhancing the sucrose yield and overall sugar quality. A reliable method to process lower-quality beets, promising enhanced efficiency in sugar production, was presented. The study also highlights the economic benefits of incorporating enzyme preparation into the production process, demonstrating a notable return on investment and underscoring the potential of enzymatic treatments to address industry challenges.

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alpha-GalactosidaseBeta vulgarisRaffinoseCatalysisSugarsalpha-GalactosidaseRaffinoseSugarsraffinosesugar beetsugar raw juicewhite sugarα-galactosidase

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PMID39124931
PMCPMC11314104

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