Malt Syrup
Sugar
- Added Sugar
- Gluten
Definition
Definition from the FDA: "Malt is the product of barley germinated under controlled conditions. Malt syrup and malt extract are interchangeable terms for a viscous concentrate of water extract of germinated barley grain, with or without added safe preservative."
Also Known As
Malt Extract, Rice Malt
Health Impact
There is very little evidence surrounding the health impacts of malt syrup, however, it is a known concern for people with a gluten intolerance.
Sources
- CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (Malt Syrup)
FDA
- Malt Extract as a Healthy Substitute for Refined Sugar
American Journal of Biomedical Science and Research
- Malt Extract
Science Direct