Community-based food upcycling
Regrain aims to drive a circular economy, through community engagement, innovative natural products (such as our Butternut squash seed butter and Spent grain soap bars) from agri-food sidestreams, and raising awareness for what goes into our everyday products.
Amount of local byproducts wasted annually
Life Cycle of Spent Grain
Grains
Such as Barley, wheat, oat, rice, rye, etc. are major crops in North America.
Making of Spent grains
Malted (germinated) barley and other grains are steeped, then discarded. While the liquid portion is used to make beer.
Handmade soaps using upcycled spent grain
Spent grain is upcycled into Regrain's natural soaps at ~10%, contributing to its various benefits.
Why spent grain soap bars?
Every year, 16 million Kg of brewery spent grains, which contain various nutrients such as antioxidants, protein, and fiber, are discarded in Ontario (The Spent Goods Company).
The residual sugar in spent grain helps the finished soaps become more foamy when used.
Antioxidants from spent grain may help brighten skin (Article), and the high protein content may help strengthen skin and hair (Spike Brewing).
Natural bar soaps are zero waste, and are made of readily biodegradable ingredients that are both better for your body and environment (CitizenSustainable). Homemade soaps are also gentler then store-bought soaps and may be beneficial to those with sensitive skin.
Innovation is about making change, we’re commited to doing it in a sustainable and meaningful way!
What we offer:
In-store
Find our products at:
Maker's Market (Toronto), Arva Flour Mills (North of London)