Worldwide 1,889,268,880 tonnes of sugarcane are produced per year. Brazil is the largest sugarcane producer in the world with 768,678,382 tonnes production volume per year. India comes second with 348,448,000 tonnes yearly production.Brazil and India produce together 59% of World's total, hence sugar industry isa big business in India. Around 525 mills produced more than 30 million tonnes of sugar which lasted from October to April (In India). There are two major sugar producing states in India that is U.P and Maharashtra.
Biotechnology increases the efficiency of sugar processing and energy saving by virtue of hydrolytic enzymes.
Amsolen: Is a medium to high temperature acid tolerant Alpha Amylase for Endo hydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glycosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units. Amsolen is obtained by the controlled fermentation of genetically modified strain of Bacillus Licheniformis. Amsolen hydrolyses starch to increase sugar recovery and improve overall performance.
Dextrasol: Dextrasol is a fungal dextranase 1,6-alpha-P-glucan6-glucanohydrolase which is obtained by the controlled solid-statefermentation of Penicillium acculeatum. Dextran’s are undesirable compounds produced by microorganism present in the soil. Dextrasol reduces dextran in sugar processing and in end product to increase sugar recovery and improve overall performance.
Protisyp: Protisyp is an optimized blend for sugar juice preservation. It prevents the growth of filamentous bacteria and is superior to the chemical biocides as it is non-toxic and environment friendly.