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Malt extract

Malt extract is concentrated soluble material from malted grain, sold as syrup or powder for sweetening and flavouring baking, brewing and other foods.

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About Malt extract

Malt extract is a concentrated product made by extracting soluble material from malted grain, commonly barley. It is sold as a thick syrup or a dry powder and is used as a sweetener and flavouring in baking, brewing, and other food production. It is distinct from malted grain and from malt flavouring blends.

The syrup is usually viscous and brown, while powdered extract is dry and more concentrated by weight. Its flavour is typically sweet and malty, with toasted or caramel-like notes that vary with the grain and processing. Products can differ in moisture, concentration, and whether they are liquid or dried, so the form should be specified when describing or comparing them.

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malt extract used for baking

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Malt extract nutrition & diet

Malt extract nutritional value

Reference: Barley malt extract

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

Calories
359kcal
Protein
4.4g
Carbs
73.8g
Fat
0.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Syrup and powder differ in water content and concentration; product formulations and degree of processing also matter when comparing measured nutrition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
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.

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Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — C549000 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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