Brewing beer in SA is good for our pets and the planet
Ever wondered how flies and beer could change the world?
We all know just how frustrating and irritating flies can be, but what if we told you they could possibly save the world?
On the latest Explained Well on The Drive with Rob & Roz, the team spoke about a possible solution to food waste which includes both the brewing of beer and the benefit of black soldier flies.
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@jacarandafm942 Ever wondered how flies and beer could change the world? On the latest Explained Well on The Drive with Rob & Roz, the team spoke about a possible solution to food waste which includes both the brewing of beer and the benefit of black soldier flies. #JacaDrive #ExplainedWell ♬ original sound - Jacaranda FM
The next time you want to kill a fly, think again!
Maltento is transforming South Africa's recycling landscape by breeding black soldier flies to convert agro-processing waste, including spent grains from the beer industry, into high-performance, nutrient-dense proteins, and oils for pet and aquaculture feed.
Spent brewers' grain is ingested by fly larvae at the Maltento Fly Farm, enriching their natural ability to produce functional proteins, healthy fats, and essential amino acids. Beyond protein, soldier fly larvae also produce frass, a by-product (excrement of the spent brewery grains) with substantial nutritional value.
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Frass serves as a composted soil amendment product, enhancing soil fertility, building plant immunology, promoting nutrient cycling, and improving soil structure.
"Frass can be used in a closed-loop system for fields where brewery grains are cultivated, creating a sustainable cycle that regenerates the soil and contributes to healthy grain growth," shares the new Maltento COO, Jaysen Golding.
This exciting development not only revolutionises the pet food and beer industries, but also positions South African scientists as global leaders in agro-processing and sustainability practices within the beer industry.
In short, Maltento can officially confirm that brewing beer in South Africa is good for our pets and the planet.
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With a team of 65 employees at the 7,000m2 factory in Cape Town, Maltento has successfully produced 75 metric tonnes of product since its operations began and aims to reach a whopping 100 metric tonnes by June 2024.
To make this a reality, Maltento is calling on all large-scale breweries across the country to align with its vision for improved agricultural practices within the beer sector by joining them in making the industry more sustainable.
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