Food Side Streams

Nutritious Sustainability

From Side-Stream To Plate

Transforming waste into nourishment for sustainable food systems, we are redefining superfoods and making nutritious sustainability a reality — one plate at a time.

Food Side Streams

Barley Spent Grain

Barley or brewer's spent grains (BSG) are nutrient-rich by-products from beer and beverage production, with about 12 million tons generated globally each year. Despite being packed with dietary fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, and essential minerals, much of this valuable resource remains underused. BSG’s low glycemic index (GI) makes it an ideal ingredient for blood sugar management and heart health support, adding substantial nutritional benefits to food products. However, BSG decomposes rapidly after brewing, typically needing to be processed within hours, which presents a challenge for preserving its value.

The Super-Quick (SQ) drying technology addresses this need perfectly with its rapid drying process in an oxygen-restricted environment. By minimizing nutrient loss, SQ drying preserves BSG's essential nutrients, vibrant color, and shelf-stability. Dried BSG maintains a golden hue, making it visually appealing and enhancing its acceptance among consumers and businesses. Once dried, BSG can be easily transformed into powders or flakes, extending its application potential.

With its high fiber and protein content, barley spent grain is a versatile ingredient that enhances the nutritional value of baked goods, pasta, snacks, soups, breakfast cereal, granola and beverages. It also serves as a protein source for animal feed and pet food. Additionally, its fiber content makes it ideal for digestive health supplements and plant-based meat alternatives, providing sustainable, protein-rich options.

Okara

Okara, a nutrient-dense by-product of soy milk and tofu production, is packed with dietary fiber, plant-based protein, and bioactive compounds that can enhance food applications. However, okara is highly perishable and begins to decompose rapidly, typically needing to be processed within hours to preserve its nutritional quality and avoid spoilage.

With Super-Quick (SQ) drying technology, okara can be dried efficiently in an oxygen-restricted environment, which perserves its natural flavor, color, and nutritional value. This rapid drying process produces a sterile, shelf-stable flake or powder that retains okara’s natural nutritional benefits, colour and functional qualities, making it ideal for food applications.

Okara powder offers a mild taste and nutrient boost, making it ideal for baked goods, pasta, smoothies, snacks, and plant-based foods. Rich in protein and fiber, it enhances texture and nutrition while supporting sustainable food production. From functional ingredients to animal feed, okara adds digestive benefits and is a versatile, eco-friendly choice that reduces food waste.

Orange Peels

Orange peels are nutrient-dense, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. They are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, calcium, and polyphenols — powerful antioxidants. In fact, just one tablespoon (6g) of orange peel delivers 14% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C, nearly three times the amount found in the orange fruit itself, and contains four times more fiber.

Using Super-Quick (SQ) Dryers, orange peels are rapidly dried with minimal heat exposure, preserving their valuable nutrients and phytonutrients. This ensures that key components like vitamin C, provitamin A, and polyphenols remain potent, while the natural flavor and aroma of the peels are retained. Additionally, SQ technology also offers significant cost savings through energy-efficient drying.

Once dried, orange peels can be micronized to various sizes for use in a wide range of applications. These include flavor enhancers for teas, baked goods, snacks, or as ingredients in nutritional supplements. The fiber content supports digestive health, promotes gut health, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, the high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants bolster the immune system and protect against oxidative stress, making orange peel a valuable ingredient for enhancing health and wellness.

Fibre extract

Legumes, including lupins, are a powerhouse of nutrition, rich in insoluble dietary fiber and bioactive compounds that offer numerous health benefits. The fiber found in legumes is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. It promotes intestinal health by fostering beneficial gut bacteria while suppressing harmful pathogens. This dual action not only supports digestion but also strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Super-Quick (SQ) drying technology effectively preserves the nutritional and functional qualities of legumes by minimizing heat and oxygen exposure during the drying process. This drying method retains key components like fiber, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds, offering a sustainable and energy-efficient solution for processing legumes at scale. As a result, SQ-dried legumes make an ideal ingredient for a wide range of food applications.

In the food industry, legume fiber is highly valued for its functional properties, acting as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It enhances the texture, consistency, and stability of various food products, including sauces, soups, baked goods, and dairy alternatives. The high water-holding capacity of legume fiber contributes to creamier and more stable products, ultimately improving shelf life and consumer appeal.

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