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Premium neutral grain spirit for your business

Looking for high-quality neutral grain spirit for beverage, food, or non-food applications? Nedstar supplies bulk grain alcohol with >96% alcohol by volume, supported by reliable global sourcing, flexible logistics, and product options tailored to customer requirements.

Also known as grain neutral spirit (GNS) or neutral grain alcohol, this high-purity ethanol is produced from grain-based raw materials such as wheat, corn, rye, barley, and rice. Its high purity and clean flavour profile make it suitable for a wide range of products and production processes.

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Why choose Nedstar as your neutral grain spirit supplier

Trusted producer network

Nedstar works with trusted alcohol producers to provide dependable access to high-quality grain neutral spirit across international markets.

Consistent purity and specifications

Our sourcing network helps customers maintain consistent purity, alcohol content, and product characteristics across orders, supporting reliable production and formulation.

Flexible bulk supply and logistics

From packaging and international delivery to documentation and specifications, Nedstar can tailor bulk grain alcohol supply to your required volume, application, and destination market.

What is neutral grain spirit?

Neutral grain spirit is highly purified ethanol produced from grains such as wheat, corn, rye, barley, and rice. It is typically distilled and rectified to achieve a high alcohol concentration and a clean, neutral sensory profile.

GNS generally contains more than 96% ABV, making it suitable as a neutral alcohol base for alcoholic beverages, food applications, cosmetics, cleaning products, hand sanitisers, and pharmaceuticals.  

Unlike brown spirits that retain distinctive characteristics from their raw materials and ageing process, grain neutral alcohol is valued for its minimal flavour and aroma. This allows manufacturers and distillers to use it as a versatile base ingredient without overpowering other ingredients. 

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How is grain neutral alcohol produced?

The production process for neutral grain spirit generally involves preparing the grain, converting its starch into fermentable sugars, fermentation, and multiple distillation and purification stages.

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Grain preparation and starch conversion

 Selected grain, such as wheat, corn, rye, or barley, is milled and prepared for processing. Its starch is then converted into fermentable sugars that can be used during fermentation. 

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Fermentation

Yeast converts the fermentable sugars into alcohol, producing a fermented mixture with a relatively low alcohol concentration.

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Multiple distillation

The fermented liquid is distilled to increase its ethanol concentration and separate alcohol from water and other components. Multiple distillation stages help achieve the high purity required for grain neutral alcohol.

 

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Rectification and purification

Further rectification removes unwanted flavour and aroma compounds, producing a high-purity rectified spirit with a clean, neutral profile. The final specification can vary depending on the intended application and customer requirements.

 

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Product specification sheet

Alcohol by vol. at 20°C
Denaturant options
Odour
Colour
CAS registry number
Chemical formula
Methanol
pH level
GHS labelling
> 96%
DEP, MEK, Bitrex, TSDA 1-9, TBA, IPA, Euro denatured
Neutral
Colourless

64-17-5

C2H6O

< 2 g/hL
5.5 - 7.5

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Applications

What is grain neutral spirit used for?

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Food and drinks industry
  • Vodka, gin, and other bottled spirits
  • Industrial and homemade liqueurs
  • Flavoured alcoholic drinks
  • Food flavourings and extracts
  • Food production and processing
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Pharmaceutical and personal care applications
  • Pharmaceutical formulations
  • Perfumes and fragrances
  • Cosmetics and personal care products
  • Extraction and processing applications
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Industrial and technical applications
  • Cleaning products
  • Industrial solvents
  • Chemical formulations
  • Extraction processes
  • Manufacturing and processing applications

Choosing neutral grain spirit for your application

Choosing the right neutral spirit starts with the intended application, required purity, grain origin, sensory characteristics, and applicable regulations. Beverage manufacturers may prioritise a particularly clean flavour profile, while customers in other non-food industries may focus on technical specifications, certifications, and cost efficiency.

The choice of grain can also depend on product positioning and formulation requirements. Nedstar can source alcohol produced from wheat, corn, rye, barley, and other suitable grains, giving customers flexibility when selecting their preferred base ingredients.

Order size, packaging, destination, and logistics should also be considered when sourcing larger quantities of alcohol. Contact Nedstar's product specialists to discuss the most suitable grain alcohol for your application.

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Key attributes of neutral grain spirit


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High purity and alcohol content

Neutral grain spirit typically contains more than 96% ABV, providing the high alcohol content required for a wide variety of beverage, food, cosmetic, and industrial applications.


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Neutral flavour profile

Extensive distillation and purification create a clean neutral spirit with minimal unwanted flavour or aroma, allowing other ingredients to define the finished product.


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Versatile grain origins

GNS can be produced from several grains, including wheat, corn, rye, barley, and rice. This gives manufacturers flexibility when selecting alcohol according to formulation, origin, certification, and commercial requirements.

 


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Broad applicability

From vodka, gin, and liqueurs to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial solvents, high-quality GNS can support numerous manufacturing processes and finished products.

Nedstar's grain spirit products

Organic alcohol

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Whiskey

From Scotch to Bourbon, our whiskey delivers rich, complex flavours that make it the cornerstone of premium blends and refined beverage creations.

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Gin

Crafted from high-quality neutral alcohol and infused with botanicals, gin offers an aromatic base ideal for premium spirits and flavourings.

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Grain compared to other raw materials

Next to grain, ethanol can be won out of the sugar or starch of other raw materials; an example of another popular raw material is sugarcane. 


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Bulk spirits

In the beverage industry, traditions and spirit types determine whether grain or another raw material is used as the spirit base.


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Cosmetics

Cosmetics and personal care products usually prefer high-quality wheat alcohol, while industrial sectors may use ethanol from various raw material origins.

Denaturants at Nedstar

 If neutral grain alcohol is intended for cleaning products or other industrial applications rather than food and beverage production, it can be denatured to make the neutral spirit unsuitable for consumption.

Nedstar offers various grades and a range of denaturing agents to meet applicable regional regulations, with denatured alcohol generally exempt from excise duty where relevant regulations allow. 

What
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Reach

REACH provides a framework for gathering and evaluating information on the properties, uses, and potential risks of various chemicals. 

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GMO-free

GMO-free certification can provide assurance that applicable grain alcohol products meet requirements regarding genetically modified organisms. 

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USDA-NOP

Nedstar supplies USDA-certified organic products that comply with National Organic Program standards while promoting responsible agriculture, biodiversity, and ecological balance.

 

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EU Organic

EU Organic certification supports the traceability and compliance of qualifying organic agricultural products within the European Union. 

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Nedstar packaging options

Reliable bulk grain alcohol sourcing requires packaging suited to the required volume, transport route, and destination. Nedstar offers flexible logistics options for customers purchasing neutral grain spirit in bulk. 

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Mid-sized shipments: our stackable IBC totes provide an efficient and reliable solution for transporting fusel alcohols.

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ISO container

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Bulk international shipments: ISO containers offer a secure and efficient option for transporting fusel oils across global supply chains. 

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Large-volume deliveries: tank trucks provide an efficient solution for regional transport of fusel alcohols. 

Nedstar is your reliable partner for sourcing neutral grain spirit

Working with an experienced neutral grain spirit supplier helps manufacturers maintain consistent product quality, reliable availability, and efficient international delivery.

Nedstar connects customers with trusted producers and supplies high-quality GNS tailored to required specifications, grain origin, volume, packaging, and destination.

Looking to purchase bulk grain alcohol? Contact Nedstar's product specialists to discuss your requirements, current prices, and a tailored supply solution.

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