Malt extract, also known as malt extract, is a natural food extract derived from the grain. Below is a detailed description of malt extract:
1. Composition and Nutritional Properties
Malt extract is rich in maltose, fructose, glucose and other saccharides, as well as proteins, small molecule peptides, essential amino acids and a variety of vitamins and minerals. In addition, it also contains β-glucan and tocopherol with health care functions. These ingredients make the malt extract has a very high nutritional value and is a natural nutritional flavor enhancement substance.
2. The production process
The production process of malt extract mainly includes raw material screening, soaking, germination, drying, crushing, extraction and refining steps. Specifically as follows:
Raw material screening: choose high quality wheat or barley as raw material, remove the impurities and undesirable particles.
Soaking: Soak the screened malt in clean water to make it fully absorb water and expand.
Germination: Under the appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, the malt is germinated, and this process requires strict control of time and temperature.
Drying: After germination, the malt is dried to remove excess water.
Pulverization: The dried malt is pulverized into a fine powder for subsequent extraction operations.
Extraction: Organic solvent or water is used as the extraction medium to extract the active ingredients in the malt through immersion and reflux.
Refinement: through filtration, concentration, drying and other steps to remove impurities in the extract to obtain pure malt extract.
3. The efficacy and role
Malt extract has a variety of effects and functions, including:
Enhance immunity: malt extract is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which can enhance immunity and help the body resist diseases.
Promotes digestion: the enzymes in malt extract help to digest food, promote intestinal peristalsis, and improve the function of the digestive system.
Promote bone health: Malt extract is rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals, which can promote the growth and development of bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Antioxidant: The polyphenols in malt extract have a strong antioxidant effect, which can scavenge free radicals in the body and slow down the aging process.
Regulate blood sugar: Malt extract contains a certain amount of cellulose and oligosaccharides, which can slow down the rate of sugar absorption and help regulate blood sugar levels.
4. the field of application
Due to its rich nutrients and various effects, malt extract has been widely used in various fields:
Food industry: Malt extract can be used as a natural food additive to enhance the nutritional value and taste of food. It is often used to make cookies, bread, candies, milk products, chocolate, nutritious food, beer, beverages and so on.
Nutraceutical field: Malt extract is made into nutraceuticals for improving human health. It can be used as a supplemental nutrient tonic that helps to improve the body’s immunity, regulate blood sugar and promote digestion.
Feed industry: Malt extract has excellent nutritional value and can be used as an additive in animal feed. It can improve the production performance of animals, enhance immunity and promote intestinal health.
Cosmetic field: Malt extract has moisturizing, whitening and anti-aging effects on the skin, and is often used to make cosmetics such as skin creams, masks and shampoos.
5. Types and Classification
Malt extract can be divided into light, amber, black malt extract according to color; according to aroma can be divided into light wheat flavor, rich burnt flavor malt extract; according to form can be divided into solid and liquid malt extract.