In Iowa, Green Plains Inc. has achieved ongoing production of dextrose syrups at the world’s first commercial deployment of its Clean Sugar Technology. Designed by Fluid Quip Technologies, the system produces dextrose and glucose corn syrups with up to a 40% lower carbon-intensity than existing alternatives. The ingredients are designed for renewable chemicals, biobased materials and food and beverage formulations.
“The successful start of the game-changing Clean Sugar Technology in Shenandoah, combined with the first ever dextrose from a dry mill, ushers in a new era for Green Plains and the sugar industry as a whole,” said Todd Becker, president and CEO at Green Plains. “Not only is this disruptive to traditional manufacturing of dextrose and glucose products but we believe our entry into this market with a focus on low carbon-intensity ingredients better positions us to meet expanding demand.”