abstract |
The present invention discloses a process for preparing L-arabinose from Gum Arabic comprising the steps of catalytical hydrolysis of L-arabinose from gum arabic followed by the purification steps including neutralization using alkali, adsorption bleaching, electrodialysis desalination, adsorption separation of impurities and crystallization, with the absolute purity of L-arabinose up to 98% and the recovery as high as 25%˜29% of material weight. The disclosed process has such advantages as low cost, environmental-friendliness and simple operation, showing promising in industrial production. |