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Malted Barley

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Generally it taste sweet and nutty, but is also described as tasting similar to toast, caramel, coffee or fruits like raisins.

Usage Tips

  1. Malted barley is used in soups and stews and also barley bread.
  2. It is also used as an animal fodder and a source of fermentable material in many beverages.

Common names and forms

  1. Barley Malt
  2. Barley Malt (Gluten)
  3. Malted Barley (Extracted Solid)
  4. Roasted Barley Malt

Description

Malted barley, or malt is the brewer's preferred grain for making beer. In it's most basic form, it is barley that has been allowed to be germinated by soaking the grain in water. This prepares the starches to be converted into fermented sugars.

Health benefits

  • Malted barley is an excellent source of fiber.(1)
  • It also lowers the cholestrol.(1)
  • Helps in weight loss and prevent diabetes.(1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://foodsanddiseases.com/barley-malt-properties-and-health-benefits-medicinal-uses/

 

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