beta-Maltose → beta-Maltose

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Reaction Steps

For example, the isomerisation of a maltose rich syrup is achieved by the addition of boric acid in at least equimolar quantities. The pH is then set at a value above 10, preferably close to 11. Isomerisation is then carried out at a temperature of about 50° C., over a period of between 4 and 5 hours. At the end of this isomerisation reaction, the yield from the conversion of maltose to maltulose is above 80%.

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