ValueGrain provides breweries with patented technology and logistics to transform Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG), a low‑value by‑product, into a ready‑to‑use, plant‑based ingredient for food manufacturers. The resulting ValueGrain product contains about 22 g of fiber and 10 g of protein per 100 g and can be supplied in customizable particle sizes and moisture levels to suit a wide range of food applications. By integrating the process at low cost, ValueGrain creates a circular supply chain that turns waste into a high‑nutrient food resource.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a nutrient‑rich by‑product that breweries must dispose of, creating waste handling costs and lost value. Food manufacturers lack affordable, sustainable sources of high‑fiber, plant‑based ingredients for product formulation.
Solution
ValueGrain captures BSG directly at breweries and processes it with a patented, low‑cost technology that integrates into existing brewing lines. The process converts the raw grain into a ready‑to‑use ingredient containing approximately 22 g of fiber and 10 g of protein per 100 g, without drying or additives. ValueGrain then handles logistics, delivering the ingredient to food producers in customizable particle sizes and moisture levels to match specific formulation needs. By turning waste into a circular, high‑nutrition food component, ValueGrain enables manufacturers to enhance product fiber content while reducing ingredient sourcing footprints.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food manufacturers and ingredient buyers seeking sustainable, high‑fiber plant‑based inputs for products such as baked goods, snacks, and fortified foods.
Features
- Patented processing technology that integrates seamlessly into brewery operations at low cost
- Production of a dry, high‑fiber (≈22 g) and high‑protein (≈10 g) ingredient without the need for drying or additives
- Adjustable particle size and moisture content to suit a wide range of food applications (e.g., bakery, snacks, beverages)
- End‑to‑end logistics service delivering processed ValueGrain directly to food manufacturers
- Nutritional profile includes low fat, low sugar, and high dietary fiber, supporting clean‑label formulations