Abstract: The invention comprises a process of producing polyunsaturated fatty acids from Thraustochytriales at high availability of oxygen by solid state fermentation or submerged fermentation in a batch, semi-continuous or continuous mode. Batch fermentation of more than 200 g/L and up to 450 g/L of dextrose added right in the beginning of fermentation was achieved with productivity of DHA achieved for higher than 10 g/Liter. The process comprises maintaining at least 20% to 30% dissolved oxygen and sometimes up to around 50% or more.

Abstract: A process of azeotropic removal of dimethylformamide, abbreviated as DMF, from a process stream containing DMF requiring its removal, is described wherein the said Process Stream being obtained in a process for preparation of 4,1?,6? trichlorogalactosucrose, abbreviated as TGS, or TGS-6-ester including TGS-6-acetate or TGS-6-benzoate, comprising steps of (a) evaporation of the said process stream under reduced pressure to a concentrate to effect removal of a part of DMF azeotropically, (b) diluting the concentrate obtained at the end of step (a.) of this claim with water, preferably to about 5 to 10 times the volume of the said concentrate, and (c) repeating the cycles of evaporation under reduced pressure and dilution with water for more number of times until content of DMF in the concentrated mass is reduced to 0.5% or less of the concentrate.

Abstract: Preparation of chlorinating reagent or chlorination reaction itself for use in a reaction such as production of high intensity sweetener trichlorogalactosucrose (TGS) from partially protected sucrose, comprising reaction of dimethylformamide (DMF) with thionyl chloride or another sulphur containing inorganic acid chlorides including sulphuryl chloride is faced with a problem of prolific release of gaseous by-products, that at times may lead to violent explosion also. This problem is solved by innovative addition of solid powder inert to the constituents of the chlorination reaction mixture to the reaction, or by adding DMF to acid chloride solution in that order. The invention also leads to use of isolated solid Vilsmeier reagent being used for chlorination in a solvent other than DMF making it possible to avoid altogether problems arising from use of DMF which include irrecoverable loss in alkaline as well as acid conditions, interference in crystallization of TGS and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for selective capture, isolation and purification of chlorinated sucrose compounds, including chlorinated sucrose, their precursors and derivatives, including trichlorogalactosucrose (TGS), directly from chlorinated reaction mixture by column chromatography on adsorbents and under conditions which result in specific and selective affinity towards one or more of chlorinated sucrose compound. The process also integrates de-esterification of chlorinated sucrose esters adsorbed on the adsorbent while they are being treated with desorbent. The process also provides a novel approach to concentration and crystallization of TGS. The chlorinated sucrose derivatives, including TGS, thus isolated are substantially free from most impurities, salts and organic solvents. The process has high recovery of more than 95% in terms of desired chlorinated sucrose derivatives including TGS.

Abstract: A process of removal of pyridine or a pyridine analogue from a composition or a Process Stream in a process of production of 4,1?, 6? trichlorogalactosucrose is described comprising reacting pyridine with an acid, the said acid being used preferably in gaseous form, achieving complete precipitation of the salt of pyridine in higher alcoholic solvents and non-polar solvents, filtering off the precipitate of the said salt of pyridine to achieve removal of pyridine from the reaction system and optionally regenerating and recovering pyridine by reacting the said salt with alkali.

Abstract: A novel process is described for production of 6-acyl-sucrose comprising enzymatic acylation of sucrose by an esterifying agent including an organic acid in presence of a lipase or an esterase in a solvent in which the enzyme used is stable. Chlorinated sucrose, the high intensity sweetener trichlorogalactosucrose can be prepared by chlorination and deacylation of 6-acyl sucrose prepared by the process of this invention.

Abstract: A chromatographic process of DMF removal from an aqueous composition is described comprising its loading on a column of hydrophobic fixed bed adsorbent and eluting out DMF with an aqueous alkaline buffer. This method is useful to remove DMF as a process of general application wherever simultaneous removal and isolation of DMF is desired from an organic molecule which is not an organic solvent, is soluble in DMF. This method can be used for simultaneous removal of DMF from reaction mixtures and isolation of Trichlorogalactose (TGS) or TGS-6-acetate in a process of production of TGS.

Abstract: A process is described for extractive isolation and purification of Trichlorogalactosucrose from impurities from a composition substantially free from N-N Dimethylformamide (DMF) comprising a first extractive separation by adjusting aqueous to a mixture of organic solvents in the composition to a certain ratio of aqueous to organic phase, extracting the aqueous layer of this step by a single organic solvent, followed by saturation of the aqueous layer by salt and ultimately extracting TGS in the organic layer.

Abstract: An improved process of production of a chlorinated sugar is described comprising chlorination of a partially protected sugar, wherein quenching as well as neutralization of chlorinated reaction mass is carried out concurrently and continuously in a reactor which is a continuous mixer as well as quencher providing continuous mixing of chlorination reaction mixture and pH adjusting solution and also provides for continuous quenching and continuous removal of quenched chlorinated reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process is described for production of a chlorinated sucrose from a process stream containing a 6-O-protected chlorinated sucrose derived from chlorination of 6-O-protected sucrose wherein the process stream is treated under conditions which prevent or reverse deacylation of 6-O-protected chlorinated sucrose, extracting the same in a solvent, washing most of the dimethylformamide free from the solvent extract by repeated washing with saturated sodium chloride solution, isolating the 6-O-protected sucrose as a pure fraction and obtaining a chlorinated sucrose by deacylating the same.

Abstract: A process is described which uses whole cell preparations, immobilized or without immobilization, of a microorganism, including Aureobasidium pullulans, capable of forming enzymes of the group of fructosyltransferases, for catalyzing a reaction between sucrose and 6-O-protected glucose for formation of 6-O-protected sucrose, an intermediate in synthesis of trichlorogalactosucrose. 6-O-protected Sucrose is separated from high molecular weight by-products of the reaction having molecular weight of 500 daltons and more by reverse osmosis, and further purified by column chromatography.

Abstract: A process is described in which decolorization of solutions or reaction mixtures containing trichlorogalactosucrose or 6-acetyl trichlorogalactosucrose is achieved described by bubbling ozone. The method can be used at various stages in the process of production and with or without a combination with other adsorbents for colour removal.

Abstract: Present invention relates to disclosure of application of some innovative techniques useful for substantially improving process efficiency of production of chlorinated sucrose including their intermediates and derivatives. Application of mild methods of drying has been made for recovery of chlorinated sucrose or their intermediates and derivatives, in substantially pure form or with other solid chemical impurities, obtained at various stages in the process of production of chlorinated sucrose. Mild methods of drying included agitated thin film drying, spray drying, freeze drying and super critical extraction. Use of alkoxides has been introduced for deacylation instead of alkali hydroxides or alkaline earth hydroxides. Deacylation has been shown to be effective both, either before or after drying of the reaction mixture. Extraction and purification of desired products i.e.

Abstract: This invention comprises an improved process for recovery and purification of DMF from an aqueous process stream containing DMF with or without inorganic impurities, particularly from process stream of a process of manufacture of the high intensity sweetener Trichlorogalactosucrose, by adsorption on an adsorbent having selective affinity towards dimethylformamide, followed by elution in pure form by eluting by an appropriate eluent, including methanol.

Abstract: Disclosed is crystalline 4,1?,6?Trichlorogalactosucrose (TGS) having enhanced storage stability, a mean particle size of about 5 microns or less, 90% particles being less than about 10 microns and the maximum particle size being more than twice the mean but less than about 35 microns; and a process for producing the same comprising gradual cooling of a saturated solution of TGS of a mixture of a a polar alcoholic solvent and a less polar organic solvent, the proportion of the said polar alcoholic solvent being within maintained within a range of about 3% to 10% of total volume of the said saturated solution during cooling process.

Abstract: A sweetener composition is described which augments full benefit of reduced calorific value associated through use of high intensity sweeteners as dominant sweetness contributors, and yet avoids problem of loss of favorable organoleptic properties associated with their use by incorporating sugars and other non-sugar low intensity sweeteners in small but an amount enough to provide a correction in organoleptic properties.

Abstract: A process is described wherein efficiency of chlorination is improved in a process for production of a chlorinated sucrose by scavenging, using an acid scavenger, of excess of acidic protons formed during a chlorination reaction between 6-O-acyl sucrose in dimethylformamide and a chlorinating reagent.

Abstract: A process is described wherein after formation of first crop of Vilsmeier-Haack reagent by reacting Phosphorus Pentachloride with N,N-dimethylformamide to form a first crop of Vilsmeier reagent as insoluble crystals, a by-product of this reaction, the Phosphorus Oxy-Chloride, reacts with N,N-dimethylformamide to give a second crop of Vilsmeier reagent. This second crop of Vilsmeier reagent is soluble in DMF. This process makes it possible to double the yield of chlorinated substrate, such as sucrose-6-acetate or sucrose-6-benzoate, from the same quantity of Phosphorus Pentachloride.

Abstract: A process of azeotropic removal of dimethylformamide, abbreviated as DMF, from a process stream containing DMF requiring its removal, is described wherein the said Process Stream being obtained in a process for preparation of 4,1?,6? trichlorogalactosucrose, abbreviated as TGS, or TGS-6-ester including TGS-6-acetate or TGS-6-benzoate, comprising steps of (a) evaporation of the said process stream under reduced pressure to a concentrate to effect removal of a part of DMF azeotropically, (b) diluting the concentrate obtained at the end of step (a.) of this claim with water, preferably to about 5 to 10 times the volume of the said concentrate, and (c) repeating the cycles of evaporation under reduced pressure and dilution with water for more number of times until content of DMF in the concentrated mass is reduced to 0.5% or less of the concentrate.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for regioselective synthesis of sucrose-6-acetate via formation of a novel sucrose-tin adduct using sucrose and DBTO. The novel tin adduct can be represented by a formula (6-O-sucrose)-O—Snbutyl.sub.2-O-(6-O-sucrose) or as 1,3.(di O-sucrose) dibutyl stannylene. The adduct is acylated to yield sucrose-6-acetate or sucrose-6-benzoate as major product.