Calcium Sulfate: The Residue That Can Become a Valuable Solution for the Brewing Industry
Calcium sulfate is a mineral chemical compound commonly known as gypsum, anhydrite, or selenite and is widely used for agricultural and medical work.
TL;DR
- Sucroal, a Colombian company, was recognized by Fast Company for transforming calcium sulfate residue into a valuable solution for the brewing industry.
- Calcium sulfate, commonly known as gypsum, is being repurposed from a citric acid production byproduct.
- This innovation provides the brewing industry with a safer, more efficient, and better-performing alternative.
- Sucroal has invested over $1.3 billion in technology and automation, expanding to markets in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Guatemala, and operating in over 30 countries.
- With over 50 years of experience, the company develops science-based solutions, including citrates and acetic acid, for the food, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors, with a focus on sustainability.