Sugar News

A New Era in Sugar Production
Hind, R.R.  1950.  The article presents a new but better, more efficient and less costly method of defecation and clarification of raw juices from sugar cane and sugar beet. The process known as the “Elguanite” Process, including the Elguanite powder and the special equipment and apparatus employed with the process are discussed. A New Era in…
Treatment, Disposal and Utilization of Industrial Wastes with Particular Reference to Distillery Slops
Tiglao, J. and Batenga, D.E.  1951.  The article presents a series of experiments performed on the treatment and disposal of distillery slops for utilization as fertilizer for sugarcane. Treatment, Disposal and Utilization of Industrial Wastes with Particular Reference to…
The Food Value of Molasses
Salazar, G.H.  1951.  The article presents some interesting facts for those who believe in molasses as a supplement to a regular diet. Presented are various compositions of final molasses as analyzed in different countries. The Food Value of Molasses. Sugar News 27:154-158.
The Fabrication of Good Quality Raw Sugar
Webre, A.L.  1951.  The paper deals with procedures on how to attain desirable raw sugar. The quality of the cane will have the greatest influence to obtain this result. The principal factors are variety, soil and climate, as well as age and physical condition. The Fabrication of Good Quality Raw Sugar. Sugar News 27:284-287.
The Case for Sugar
Dr. Hockett, R.C.  1951.  One idea about the tooth decay that afflicts 95 percent of our population is that it is due entirely to fermentation acids produced rapidly in high concentration on the tooth surface. And it is held that the concentration of sugar reaching a tooth might be a significant factor. This article then provides some interesting comparison…