Malt flour
What is Malt flour?
Malt flour is made from malted barley, which has been germinated and then dried and milled. The malting process develops enzymes and sugars within the barley grain, contributing to its characteristic flavour and colour.
Is Malt flour vegan?
Malt flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Malt flour gluten-free?
Malt flour is derived from barley, which is a cereal containing gluten.
What is Malt flour used for?
Malt flour is used as a flavouring and colouring agent, and to improve the texture and crust formation of baked goods.
Is Malt flour safe?
Malt flour is not typically considered a food additive in the UK; it is a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Malt flour is used as a flavouring and colouring agent, and to improve the texture and crust formation of baked goods. It can also act as a yeast nutrient, aiding the leavening process in bread and other baked products.
Health notes
Malt flour is not typically considered a food additive in the UK; it is a food ingredient. It is derived from barley, which contains gluten. The UK's Register of Food Additive Authorisations does not list malt flour as an additive. As a source of carbohydrates, it contributes to the overall energy content of foods. No specific health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Malt flour is derived from barley, which is a cereal containing gluten. Gluten is one of the 14 allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
Foods that contain Malt flour
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