Grainmade upcycles spent barley malt, a by‑product of the brewing process, into high‑protein and fiber‑rich food ingredients. By converting this waste into nutritious products, the company helps food producers reduce waste, lower resource use, and offer sustainable, health‑focused options to consumers. Their solution bridges sustainability and nutrition, enabling a circular food system with tangible environmental benefits.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Food manufacturers generate large amounts of spent grain (Gerstentreber) as a by‑product of brewing, which is often discarded or underutilized, contributing to waste and higher ingredient costs.
Solution
Grainmade upcycles this spent grain into protein‑rich and fiber‑rich food ingredients that can be incorporated into a variety of food products. By applying proprietary processing techniques, the company extracts and stabilizes the nutritional components of the by‑product, creating functional additives that improve the nutritional profile of finished foods. These ingredients enable producers to lower raw material expenses, reduce waste streams, and market more sustainable, health‑focused products. Grainmade supplies the ingredients in bulk formats suitable for industrial formulation, supporting a circular economy within the food sector.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food manufacturers, ingredient distributors, and product developers seeking sustainable, cost‑effective protein and fiber solutions for processed foods, snacks, and plant‑based products.
Features
- Conversion of brewhouse spent grain into high‑protein (up to 30 % protein) and high‑fiber (up to 40 % dietary fiber) powders
- Proprietary drying and micronisation process that preserves nutritional quality and ensures easy integration into existing recipes
- Certified food‑grade ingredient with consistent batch-to-batch composition for reliable product development
- Scalable supply chain linking breweries with food manufacturers to secure a continuous raw‑material stream
- Transparent sustainability metrics demonstrating waste reduction and carbon‑footprint savings per kilogram of ingredient produced