Dried malt extract
What is Dried malt extract?
Dried malt extract is a concentrated syrup made from malted barley. The malting process germinates the barley, activating enzymes that convert starches into sugars. The grain is then dried, milled, and steeped in hot water to extract the sugars, which are then concentrated into a syrup.
Is Dried malt extract vegan?
Dried malt extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dried malt extract gluten-free?
Dried malt extract is derived from barley, which is a cereal containing gluten.
What is Dried malt extract used for?
Manufacturers add dried malt extract primarily as a sweetener and flavouring agent, providing a distinct malty taste and contributing to browning reactions in baked goods.
Is Dried malt extract safe?
Dried malt extract is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dried malt extract primarily as a sweetener and flavouring agent, providing a distinct malty taste and contributing to browning reactions in baked goods. It is also used as a source of fermentable sugars in brewing and as a binder or humectant in confectionery and baked products.
Health notes
Dried malt extract is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of carbohydrates, including sugars. The UK's dietary advice from SACN recommends that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. As a source of sugars, excessive consumption of foods containing dried malt extract could contribute to this limit.
Allergen info
Dried malt extract is derived from barley, which is a cereal containing gluten. Cereals containing gluten are one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
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