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Malted barley

Malted barley is germinated and dried barley grain used especially in brewing and distilling, with a firm kernel and sweet toasted-cereal flavour.

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About Malted barley

Malted barley is barley grain that has been allowed to germinate and then dried, with the process stopped before it sprouts into a plant. Malting changes the grain and develops enzymes used in converting starch during food and drink production.

It is used especially in brewing and distilling, and also in some baked goods and malt extracts. The kernels are firm and dry, typically tan to brown, and have a cereal-like, sweet, toasted flavour. Malted barley may be sold as whole kernels, crushed grain, or other preparations, which are not interchangeable forms.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Malted barley nutrition & diet

Malted barley nutritional value

Reference: Barley(Bori), Malt, Dried

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

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

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

Whole malted kernels, crushed grain, and extracts differ in how much of the original grain remains and in moisture and soluble material. Comparisons should use the same edible form and preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
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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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — 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.

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