Worker Shovels Waste Grain Into a Hopper Machine
A worker shovels waste grain, a byproduct from beer production, into a hopper machine, in a brewery in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Image ID 55882821
- Production Year 2023
- Length 00:01:07
- Production Company Studio Silverback
- ResolutionUHD ProResUHDHD
- FormatMP4MOV
Synopsis
Steeping is an important stage during the production of beer, that involves soaking cereal grains in hot water. Steeping isolates vital enzymes inside the grains that contribute colours and flavours to the beer. The subsequent waste produced from this process is called waste grain. ;;The larvae of black soldier flies have been identified as a high source of protein that can be used in the diets of livestock, as an alternative protein source to soy. The waste grain from the brewing process can be collected and used as an effective feed for these flies during their transition through their larval stage. Using larvae as an alternative feed eases the dependency on imported soy crop, which is currently a strong driver of deforestation, whilst also reducing waste produced from breweries.
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Studio Silverback