Terra Bioindustries transforms brewers' spent grains into sustainable B2B inputs by extracting plant-based protein and fermentable sugars through a proprietary breakdown process. This approach addresses the challenge of waste management in the agrifood sector while providing environmentally-friendly ingredients that require no additional farmland or irrigation.
Funding
$520K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Breweries and other agrifood industries generate substantial quantities of spent grains, which often end up as waste, leading to disposal costs and environmental concerns. Traditional disposal methods, such as landfilling or use as animal feed, may be inconsistent, infrequent, and can result in spoilage.
Solution
Terra Bioindustries offers a sustainable solution by upcycling agrifood byproducts, specifically brewer's spent grains, into valuable B2B ingredients. Their proprietary process extracts plant-based protein and fermentable sugars from the spent grains, transforming waste into sustainable resources. This process yields two primary products: a plant-based protein ingredient suitable for food applications and a sugar solution that serves as a feedstock for fermentation processes. By providing reliable removal solutions and converting waste into valuable ingredients, Terra Bioindustries promotes a circular economy and reduces the environmental impact of the agrifood industry. The resulting ingredients require no additional farmland or irrigation, enhancing their sustainability profile.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food and beverage manufacturers seeking sustainable, upcycled ingredients, as well as breweries and other agrifood companies looking for efficient and environmentally-friendly waste management solutions.
Features
- Proprietary process for breaking down spent grains into protein and sugars.
- Protina: Upcycled spent grain protein ingredient with a mild taste and texture, suitable for various food applications.
- Recyclose: Spent grain sugar solution containing a rich mix of C5 and C6 sugars and other nutrients, ideal for supporting microorganism fermentation.
- Custom removal solutions for spent grains, tailored to the specific needs of suppliers.
- Terra Malt: Concentrated, toffee-like syrup that adds flavor, natural caramel color, and sugar.
- Terra Fibra: High-fiber flour with over 60% dietary fiber and a mild malty flavor.