01 March 2024
BIO-BEV: Novel BSG-based functional snack
Technology
- Teagasc researchers, in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, have developed a highly bioactive, spoonable plant-based snack
- Through bioprocessing, and by using brewers’ spent grain (BSG) — beer manufacturing residue — this product is moving towards green label status
Value propositions
- For the brewing industry:
circular economy approach, given BSG represents 80% of brewing industry waste - For snack manufacturers: bioprocessing approach to develop functional snack
with no additives — clean label status - For consumers: premium functional snack, rich in protein, fibres, carbohydrates
Development stage
- Prototype developed, overcoming sensory and technological challenges to achieve stabilised final product
- Sensory studies undertaken — masking of bitterness achieved
Opportunity to engage
- This novel snack could help manufacturers meet consumers’ growing demand for sustainable plant-based functional snacks, while reducing the carbon footprint of the brewing industry
- As such, we welcome engagement with relevant industries to commercialise such a snack
Research funding
Teagasc-Marie Curie Research Leaders 2025 Fellowship
Project – BSG BIO-BEV (Fellow Kamaljit Moirangthem)
For further information or the opportunity to discuss, contact Miriam Walsh miriam.walsh@teagasc.ie or engage@teagasc.ie (Reference: BIOBEV)
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