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Spent Grain (Brewer's Grain)

Spent grain: a circular ingredient for stronger hair

Spent grain is the grain left over after the brewing process: a circular by-product stream that would otherwise largely go to waste. It is packed with proteins, amino acids and silica that strengthen hair and add volume. We use spent grain from local Amsterdam breweries in our Shampoo Bar Strength and Volume. Good for your hair, good for the city.

What is spent grain?

Beer is made by steeping malted barley in hot water. The malted barley grains release their sugars into the water, which are then fermented by yeast to produce alcohol. The spent grain is the leftover grain that is removed from the mixture after the fermentation process is complete.

So spent grain is a byproduct of the brewing process, which dates back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to brew beer, and they used spent grain to make bread and other foods.

History of beer

The history of beer brewing is a long and fascinating one, dating back over 7,000 years. The earliest evidence of beer brewing has been found in Mesopotamia, where people were brewing beer from barley, wheat, and rye. Beer was also brewed in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Today, beer is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is brewed in over 200 countries and territories. There are thousands of different types of beer available, ranging from light lagers to dark ales to sour beers.

The 3 Benefits of Spent Grain for Your Hair

1. Strengthens the hair shaft

Spent grain is rich in proteins and amino acids that strengthen the hair shaft. This makes hair more resilient against breakage and damage from heat or mechanical stress.

2. Adds volume to fine hair

The silica in spent grain gives the hair cuticles a slight lift, which gives hair more body and volume. Ideal for people with fine or limp hair that quickly falls flat.

3. A circular ingredient with a story

Spent grain from Amsterdam breweries is a truly circular ingredient. What would otherwise be thrown away or sold as animal feed gets a new life at Nature Bar in our shampoo bar. Sustainability and quality in one.

Conclusion

Spent grain is more than a by-product. It is a powerful, circular ingredient that gives fine hair more strength and volume. Handmade in Amsterdam with spent grain from local breweries. Discover the Shampoo Bar Strength and Volume at naturebar.nl or visit our soap shop in De Hallen.

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