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Barley Malt

Barley malt is barley that has been germinated and dried, used for brewing, baking, and malt flavoring.

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About Barley Malt

Barley malt is barley that has been allowed to germinate and then dried, stopping germination while developing a characteristic malt aroma and flavour. The resulting kernels may be pale or dark depending on drying or roasting.

Malted barley is used as a source of fermentable material in brewing and distilling, as a flavouring or sweetener in baked goods, and in malted drinks and confectionery. It may also be processed into malt flour, extract, syrup, or brewing malt.

Whole malted kernels are crisp or chewy when used directly, while extracts and syrups are viscous and dissolve into batters, doughs, or beverages. Drying, roasting, milling, and extraction therefore change its appearance, texture, and culinary behaviour.

Ingredient type
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Barley Malt nutrition & diet

Barley Malt nutritional value

Reference: Barley(Bori), Malt, Dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
358kcal
Protein
14.7g
Carbs
71.7g
Fat
2.7g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the product is whole malt, malt extract, malt syrup, malt flour, or a brewing ingredient, and whether it is dry or diluted. Reference the amount actually consumed, distinguishing malt used for fermentation or flavor from residual material in the finished food or drink.

Compare the right form: Match references to the exact barley malt form—germinated grain, dried malt, flour, extract, or syrup—and to its use in the finished recipe.

Diet considerations

Barley malt is plant-derived and cereal-based. Compatibility changes with the form and with accompanying wheat, other cereals, dairy, eggs, alcohol, or animal-derived processing ingredients. Extracts and syrups can produce a more concentrated, portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern than malt used only during brewing.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
Recorded common ingredients: Barley. This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). Recipes and products can differ.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — A0250060001a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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