“Optimized pH. Better Juice Clarification. Improved Sugar Quality.”
In sugar manufacturing, maintaining the right alkalinity levels is critical for juice clarification,
color control, and microbial stability. Raw cane juice naturally contains impurities, organic acids, and
varying pH levels that, if left unchecked, can cause poor settling, high color formation, and reduced
sugar recovery. Alkalinity Builders are specially formulated process aids used in the sugar industry to
adjust and stabilize pH during juice treatment, ensuring optimum conditions for clarification and
improved process efficiency.
Technical Overview
Alkalinity Builders are alkaline chemicals that neutralize excess acidity in raw cane juice, creating
the ideal pH range for lime reaction and floc formation. They work in synergy with lime, flocculants,
and clarifying agents to enhance the removal of non-sugars, colloids, and color-causing compounds.
Mode of Action:
pH Adjustment – Maintains the juice in an optimum pH range for clarification.
Enhanced Coagulation – Improves the performance of lime and polyelectrolytes.
Color Reduction – Limits formation of colored compounds due to controlled alkalinity.
Microbial Control – Inhibits sucrose inversion caused by acidic conditions.
Applications in Sugar Industry:
Raw Juice Treatment – Stabilizes pH for efficient clarification.
Clarifiers & Settling Tanks – Improves settling and reduces turbidity.
Evaporators & Pans – Prevents excessive scaling due to acidic juice conditions.
Process Water Treatment – Ensures stable alkalinity in auxiliary water systems.
Key Benefits
Maintains optimum pH for juice clarification.
Enhances lime efficiency and floc formation.
Reduces turbidity and suspended impurities.
Reduced steam and energy consumption.
Improves sugar color and quality.
Prevents sucrose inversion and sugar losses.
Lowers operational issues in evaporation and crystallization.
Why Choose Our Alkalinity Builders?
Specially formulated for sugar process conditions.
Compatible with other sugar treatment chemicals.
SCost-effective with low dosage requirements.
Supported by technical guidance for optimal usage.
Conclusion:
Alkalinity Builders are an essential process chemical in sugar manufacturing, helping mills achieve
stable juice clarification, better sugar color, and higher recovery. By integrating alkalinity control,
sugar plants can enhance both process efficiency and final product quality.
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