United Sugar
201002622
Section: 203
Q1:
All of the previous refining processes have been carried out on liquors with a concentration of 60-65% (Brix). At this stage, an evaporator is used to remove some of the water prior to crystallization. The resulting syrup, which is known as evaporated liquor, is about 74% solid. The fine liquor is fed into large vacuum pans where sugar crystals are grown. Then, the syrup is heated indirectly by steam to about 80°C where it boils due to the vacuum applied to the vessel. The use of a vacuum and the resulting reduced temperature help minimize the
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