Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.

Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.

Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.

Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.

A process for reducing microbial growth in solutions of sugars extracted from waste materials, the process comprising monitoring indicators of microbial growth in the solution in situ and administering an antimicrobial; a sugar substrate obtained by concentrating a solution of sugar treated using the process; an apparatus for extracting sugars from waste materials, the apparatus comprising a reaction vessel (10), one or more sensors (15,20) for monitoring indicators of microbial growth in the reaction vessel, a software for analysing signals from the sensor and a source of antimicrobial.

A process for reducing microbial growth in solutions of sugars extracted from waste materials, the process comprising monitoring indicators of microbial growth in the solution in situ and administering an antimicrobial; a sugar substrate obtained by concentrating a solution of sugar treated using the process; an apparatus for extracting sugars from waste materials, the apparatus comprising a reaction vessel (10), one or more sensors (15,20) for monitoring indicators of microbial growth in the reaction vessel, a software for analysing signals from the sensor and a source of antimicrobial.

The present invention is mainly applied in the context of the production of original beverages even in premises such as bars or kiosks that have authorizations just for food dispensing, because they are typically not equipped with a kitchen that complies with certain requirements set by the standard for making certain food preparations. The foods distributed in such premises, foods or drinks that are, therefore, must be prepared, in their main ingredients, elsewhere: being possible to practice on-site only the final stages of preparation, generally very simple, and substantially limited to mixing operations of ingredients with mechanical actions (shaking, mixing, squeezing, etc.). A distinctive product for many of these places are the drinks prepared by the barmen, who make real auteur drinks, for example absolutely original cocktails, as characterized by a decisive expressive originality of the barman's creativity.

The present invention is mainly applied in the context of the production of original beverages even in premises such as bars or kiosks that have authorizations just for food dispensing, because they are typically not equipped with a kitchen that complies with certain requirements set by the standard for making certain food preparations. The foods distributed in such premises, foods or drinks that are, therefore, must be prepared, in their main ingredients, elsewhere: being possible to practice on-site only the final stages of preparation, generally very simple, and substantially limited to mixing operations of ingredients with mechanical actions (shaking, mixing, squeezing, etc.). A distinctive product for many of these places are the drinks prepared by the barmen, who make real auteur drinks, for example absolutely original cocktails, as characterized by a decisive expressive originality of the barman's creativity.

[Problem]

To provide a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, and a liquid sweetener and a bee feed using the sugar solution.

Solution

A sugar solution which contains sucrose, 1-kestose and glucose, wherein the content of nystose is 0-6 mass % relative to the total amount of sugars, and the content of 1-kestose is 3 parts by weight or more relative to 97 parts by weight of sucrose. According to the present invention, a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, can be obtained. The sugar solution according to the present invention, which maintains excellent qualities and handling properties even in a low-temperature environment, is usable as a liquid sweetener capable of imparting an excellent flavor to foods and beverages, or a bee feed having excellent handling properties, a long shelf life and a good bee's preference.

[Problem]

To provide a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, and a liquid sweetener and a bee feed using the sugar solution.

Solution

A sugar solution which contains sucrose, 1-kestose and glucose, wherein the content of nystose is 0-6 mass % relative to the total amount of sugars, and the content of 1-kestose is 3 parts by weight or more relative to 97 parts by weight of sucrose. According to the present invention, a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, can be obtained. The sugar solution according to the present invention, which maintains excellent qualities and handling properties even in a low-temperature environment, is usable as a liquid sweetener capable of imparting an excellent flavor to foods and beverages, or a bee feed having excellent handling properties, a long shelf life and a good bee's preference.