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Noun: spent grain
  1. The residue of malt and grain which remains in the mash-kettle after the mashing and lautering process.
    "As it mainly consists of carbohydrates and proteins, and is readily consumed by animals, spent grain is used in animal feed.";
    - brewer's grain, draff

Type of: residue

Encyclopedia: Spent grain