Brin

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Brin in the food context refers to dried fruit or vegetable residue, typically leftover after extracting juice or oil. It can be made from a variety of sources, such as apples, grapes, or olives. Brin is used for culinary purposes, particularly as a flavour enhancer, thickening agent, or as a base for fermentation and animal feed. In some regions, apple brin or olive brin is more common.

Description

Brin is a by-product from the production of fruit juices, oils, or wines. It consists of skins, seeds, and pulp remaining after the extraction process. While it was traditionally considered waste, it is now seen as a valuable resource due to its nutritional content, such as fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins.
For example:

• Apple brin (from cider production) can be dried and used as a flour substitute or in granola.
• Olive brin (from olive oil production) can be fermented and turned into natural fertiliser or used as animal feed.

Brin is often used in sustainable cooking or zero-waste recipes, where it enhances the flavour and nutritional value of baked goods, soups, and sauces.

Recipes

Apple Brin Muffins
A popular recipe that makes use of leftover apple brin from cider production. These muffins are moist, flavourful, and high in fibre.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup apple brin (dried or fresh)
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup plain yoghurt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, yoghurt, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the apple brin.
5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

This recipe is a delicious way to reduce waste while enjoying a healthy snack. It can also be adapted using other types of brin, such as carrot or beetroot.

Application Areas

• Baking: Used as a fibre supplement or flavour enhancer in cakes, muffins, and bread.
• Sauces and Soups: Brin thickens sauces and adds depth to soups.
• Animal Feed: Olive and grape brin are commonly added to livestock diets due to their high nutrient content.
• Fermentation: Used in kombucha and vinegar production as a base for fermentation.

Summary

Brin is an innovative way to reduce food waste while adding nutritional value to meals. Whether in baking, cooking, or fermentation, brin has become a popular ingredient in sustainable food practices.

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