Development of Technology Platform for Rare Sugar Production

 

Introduction

 

The prevalent chemical based processes utilize catalyst and these catalysts frequently toxic are retained in trace quantities in the end product resulting in health issues. The cost and availability of such catalyst renders the existing processes unsustainable .

 

State of Development

 

Pre-commercialization

 

Unique Features of the Product/Technology

 

The three rare sugar products are Allulose, Isomaltulose and Trehalulose trademarked as Honeytose Caneose and Nectarose, respectively. The process is compatible with range of feedstocks- corn, cane, beet making the production scalable. The process utilizes protected enzyme, designed to operate efficiently over broad temperature and pH range and maximize conversion rate and has long sustenance. The products are natural, not addictive, low calories and low glycemic index .

 

Market Potential

 

Targeting sugar market constituting ~78% of market and not sweeteners. This would enable penetration into wider market base. Apart from providing healthy nutritional options to population with diabetes and obesity ailments, the products are equally adroit to cater to needs of healthy population segments. Competitors' ingredient manufactures or reformulators are geographically and product portfolio limited allowing us to penetrate and build strong relationships across the consumption points .

 

For further information please contact :  

 

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
1st Floor ,MTNL Building ,9 ,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003
E-mail: birac.dbt@nic.in
Phone: + 91-11-24389600