Barley malt extract

Barley malt extract is a natural ingredient derived from barley, a type of cereal grain. It is often used in food production to add sweetness, colour, and flavour to a variety of products. Barley malt extract is a popular choice in the food industry due to its rich taste and versatility in enhancing the overall appeal of foods.

To make barley malt extract, barley grains are malted, a process where the barley is soaked in water, allowed to germinate, and then dried in a controlled environment. The malted barley is then milled into a coarse powder and mixed with water to extract the sugars and other components. This mixture is then heated to concentrate the extract, resulting in a thick and sweet liquid known as barley malt extract.

Barley malt extract appears on food labels as an ingredient in a wide range of products, such as bread, cereals, malted drinks, and confectionery. It is commonly used to provide a rich, caramel-like flavour, enhance the sweetness of products, and contribute to the browning of baked goods. Additionally, barley malt extract can help improve texture and enhance the overall taste of foods, making it a popular choice in various culinary creations.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Barley malt extract

Kellogg's All-Bran Fibre Crunch
Homepride American Texan Chilli Smoky BBQ Cooking Sauce
Sainsbury's Balance Cereal
Sainsbury's Balance With Red Fruit Cereal
McVitie's Blissfuls Belgian Milk Chocolate & Cream, Limited Edition
Nestle Breakaway Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar
Cadbury Brunch Bar Chocolate Chip
Cadbury Brunch Bar Peanut
Cadbury Brunch Bar Raisin
Maltesers Buttons Pouch

Sainsbury's Caramel & Chocolate Crispy Bites
Sainsbury's Cheddar Crumbles, Taste the Difference
Tesco Cheese Triple Sandwich
Ginsters Chicken & Bacon Pasty
Birds Eye Chicken Quarter Pounders
Asda Chicken Tikka Pasties
Cadbury Choc Chip Brunch Bar
Asda Chocolate & Fudge Cereal Bars
Asda Chocolate & Orange Cereal Bars
Maltesers Chocolate Bag
Mars Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream
Tracker Chocolate Chip Cereal Bar Multipack
Maltesers Chocolate Spread with Malty Crunchy Pieces
Lindt Classic Recipe Crispy Milk Chocolate Bar
Lindt Classic Recipe Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Bar