What You Need to Know
Brewer's spent grain (BSG) or draff is a food waste that is a byproduct of the brewing industry that makes up 85 percent of brewing waste. BSG is obtained as a mostly solid residue after wort production in the brewing process. The product is initially wet, with a short shelf-life, but can be dried and processed in various ways to preserve it.
Steps
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Drachenfutter (Germany) (Traditional Bavarian baking): Adds fiber and nutty flavor to breads
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Okara-kinako (Japan) (Japanese fermentation tradition): Used similarly to soybean okara in condiments
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Brewer's grain porridge (Scotland) (Historic Highland cuisine): Primary starch source in traditional gruels
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction