Malt extract powder is among barley derivatives obtained through malt pulverization and from malt (germinated and roasted barley) using the spraying technique.
This product is quite popular across the world given its enzymatic properties, flavor, color, and nutritional value.
The vitamins this product contains –specifically Vitamin B- increase its nutritional value significantly.
Malt extract powder contains sucrose, maltose, dextrin, protein, other nutrients, and various vitamins.
Malt extract is remarkably effective in blood glucose level regulation and is recommended for diabetic patients. This product is also known to help fight cancer.
Malt extract is beneficial for the digestion system and has properties similar to other soluble fibers such as oats, psyllium (metamaucil), and pectin found in fruits as it is concentrated in soluble fiber, as a result of which enhances intestinal function. This product also helps lactating mothers with increased lactation by increasing prolactin secretion.
One of the applications of malt extract is in the food industry.
This product is used in confectionery, fermented crackers, biscuits, sweets, caramels, breakfast cereals, and milk.