Description

Malt Extract is a concentrated, viscous syrup derived from malted barley, widely recognized for its rich enzymatic activity and distinctive flavor profile. This natural product serves as a versatile source of fermentable sugars, nutrients, and flavor compounds, making it a cornerstone ingredient in multiple industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, brewing, and biotechnology sectors seeking consistent quality and natural raw materials.

Application

• Brewing Industry: As a primary source of fermentable sugars and nutrients for yeast in beer and spirit production.
• Food Production: Used as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and coloring agent in baked goods, breakfast cereals, and confectionery.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Serves as a nutrient-rich excipient and base for syrups, tonics, and dietary supplements.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Acts as a complex growth medium component for cultivating yeast, bacteria, and fungi in industrial biotechnology.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a palatability enhancer and energy source in specialty feed formulations.
• Distilling: Provides the foundational sugars for malt whiskey and other distilled beverages.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malt Extract
CAS No.	8002-48-0
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable (Complex Mixture)
Synonyms	Barley Malt Extract; Malt Syrup; Maltose Syrup; Malt Extract Powder (spray-dried); Malt Flour Extract; Diastatic Malt; Maltodextrin-rich Syrup; Maltitol Syrup (related product)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Malt Extract is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food and fermentation applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications such as Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and GMP guidelines. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters like diastatic power, extract concentration, and microbiological purity are available upon request to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent absorption of water and subsequent microbial growth or changes in viscosity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous, light to dark brown syrup
Identification	Complies (IR / Characteristic Reaction)
Solids Content	≥ 78 % w/w
Diastatic Power (Lintner)	Contact for details (Diastatic/Non-Diastatic grades available)
pH (20% solution)	5.0 - 6.0
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard plate count, yeast, and mold limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.