PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF WORT BY ENZYMATIC CONVERSION OF MALT IN A ROTATING DISC CONTACTOR WITH SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF SPENT GRAIN FROM THE MASH

摘要

PCT No. PCT/NL92/00006 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 3, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 3, 1993 PCT Filed Jan. 10, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/12231 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 23, 1992.This invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising the continuous enzymatic conversion of malt in at least one rotating disc contactor and separation of spent grain from mash in a separation unit, as well as a process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising the continuous gelatinization and enzymatic liquefaction of a mixture based on unmalted grain, malt and/or an enzyme source and water in a rotating disc contactor, addition of malt and/or enzyme source to the product obtained, enzymatic conversion of the product obtained and separation of the spent grain from the mash in a separation unit.