Malted Barley Extract

Alpen no added sugar

Pranabesh GuruID: 000710812FPPD, NRIFood Safety and Quality Management

Malt Extract is the hot water extract of malted barley. The extraction method does not involve the use of any

chemicals. Only the hot water and physical separation processes

using residual grain as a natural filter are involved. The resulting worth is carefully evaporated to 80%

solids to be naturally preserving and to protect the valuable flavours and nutrients produced.

The extract yellow brown viscous liquid has a pleasant characteristic odour and a mild sweet malty flavour.

Malted Barley Extract

In line with EU allergen labelling legislation barley malt extract must be declared in a product ingredients list regardless of the amount used.

As it contain gluten, consumer may suffer from coeliac disease.

Coeliac disease is an auto-immune disease. Gluten, which is found in barley triggers an immune reaction in people with coeliac disease. This means that eating gluten damages the lining of the small intestine. Other parts of the body may be affected.

Malt extracts are used as food ingredients for one or more of their wide range of attributes.

These may be used for flavour and flavour enhancement;

Use as a natural colour or for colour enhancement through browning;

Texture modifier Sweeteners

Uses :

Malt Extracts, both Liquid and Dry, have a wide range of applications including Bakery, Beverages (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic), Breads, Cereal, Cookies, Confections, Desserts, Granola, Ice Cream, Pizza, Ready Meals, Sauces, Snack Bars, Syrups, and even Pet Foods.

APPLICATIONS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

Barley grains

Transportation to Malt Extract Plant

Malting

Packaging

Transportation

Safety and Quality Issues

Longer duration of heating might causes burnt flavour.

•Gluten allergic person should avoid .

•Grain can be discoloured by “weathering", or mould infection, •May be presence of chemical hazards like mycotoxins

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