Method of isolating arabinogalactan from larch

An improved method for the extraction of galactans, and especially arabinogalactan, is provided which involves application of sonic energy to a mixture of galactan-containing starting material and extraction medium. Preferably, the method involves providing a mixture of Western larch chips and water...

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Main Author DEWITT; JILL E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.08.1990
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
COMPOSITIONS BASED THEREON
DERIVATIVES THEREOF
METALLURGY
ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS
POLYSACCHARIDES
THEIR PREPARATION OR CHEMICAL WORKING-UP
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Summary:An improved method for the extraction of galactans, and especially arabinogalactan, is provided which involves application of sonic energy to a mixture of galactan-containing starting material and extraction medium. Preferably, the method involves providing a mixture of Western larch chips and water, and subjecting this mixture to an acoustic or ultrasonic field for enhancing galactan recovery.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19890360378