Simulation of a steam generation plant useful in the Tequila production process employing different fuels as a novel strategy for environmental impact assessment

Romero-Cano, Luis A.; Zárate-Guzmán, Ana I.; Nájar-Guzmán, Rodrigo; Warren-Vega, Walter M.; Campos-Rodríguez, Armando

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140983

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“…The primary sugar in the agave head to produce alcohol is inulin because it is the raw material at the beginning of tequila production. Inulin (fructans) is hydrolyzed during cooking or juice extraction, and sugars (fructose-glucose) are produced by yeast during fermentation [27].…”

Section: Inulin Sucrose Glucose and Fructosementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Their primary function is storage before flowering, and they act as osmoprotectants during drought [26]. In tequila production, the fructans from agave are hydrolyzed by cooking, and after the resultant sugar is fermented, the product is distilled to obtain the tequila beverage [27]. So, fructans are the main raw material in the tequila industry; however, they have other industrial applications, such as prebiotic compounds, in the food and cosmetic industry [23,[28][29][30][31].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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PGPB Consortium Formulation to Increase Fermentable Sugar in Agave tequilana Weber var. Blue: A Study in the Field

Guardado-Fierros,

Tuesta-Popolizio,

Lorenzo-Santiago

et al. 2024

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Agave tequilana Weber var. Blue is used as the primary raw material in tequila production due to its fructans (inulin) content. This study evaluates the formulation of a plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) consortium (Pseudomonas sp. and Shimwellia sp.) to increase sugars in A. tequilana under field conditions. A total of three doses were tested: low (5 L ha−1), medium (10 L ha−1), and high (15 L ha−1), with a cellular density of 1 × 108 CFU mL−1 and one control treatment (without application). Total reducing sugars (TRS), inulin, sucrose, glucose, fructose, and plant growth were measured in agave plants aged 4–5 years at 0 (T0), 3 (T3), 6 (T6), and 12 (T12) months. Yield was recorded at T12. The TRS increased by 3%, and inulin by 5.3% in the high-dose treatment compared to the control at T12. Additionally, a low content of sucrose, glucose, and fructose (approximately 1%) was detected. At T12, the weight of agave heads increased by 31.2% in the medium dose and 22.3% in the high dose compared to the control. The high dose provided a higher inulin content. The A. tequilana plants were five years old and exhibited growth comparable to the standards for 6–7-year-old plants. This study demonstrates a sustainable strategy for tequila production, optimizing the use of natural resources and enhancing industry performance through increased sugar content and yield.

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Section: Inulin Sucrose Glucose and Fructosementioning

confidence: 99%