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Mash tun

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003548

A large vessel used in brewing and distilling to convert starches in grains into fermentable sugars. Grains are mixed with hot water in this vessel, creating a mash that allows enzymes to break down complex carbohydrates. The mash tun typically includes a false bottom or filter plate to separate the liquid wort from the spent grains.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003548
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Maischtun; Spanish: cuba de maceración; French: cuve de brassage
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003548",
  "term": "Mash tun",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A large vessel used in brewing and distilling to convert starches in grains into fermentable sugars. Grains are mixed with hot water in this vessel, creating a mash that allows enzymes to break down complex carbohydrates. The mash tun typically includes a false bottom or filter plate to separate the liquid wort from the spent grains.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Maischtun",
    "es": "cuba de maceración",
    "fr": "cuve de brassage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mash-tun/"
}

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