This invention is directed to a novel process in which raw sugarcane juice
is first refined through a number of steps and then bioenzymatically
converted into refined invert syrup or glucose-fructose concentrated
solution using a reactor packed with immobilized invertase. The refining
steps preferably include a first filtration (particle filtration or
microfiltration) followed by a second filtration (microfiltration or
ultrafiltration) and then at least one pass through a column packed with
an anionic exchange resin. The refined sugarcane juice can be optionally
concentrated and/or pasteurized before passing through a reactor packed
with immobilized invertase to convert sucrose to glucose-fructose.