A concentrated extract of malted barley used for flavour, colour, and enzymatic activity in bakery and cereal applications. Contains gluten and must be declared as an allergen.

Physical state

Liquid

Solubility

Miscible with water

Odour

Characteristic malty odour

Typical usage level

1-5% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (allergen labelling)
E-number: Pending
Status: Raw material / ingredient; no additive authorisation required
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Malt Extract
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Technical function	What it does
flavour development	Contributes malty, caramelised flavour notes.
browning (Maillard reaction)	Promotes surface browning through the Maillard reaction.
residual enzymatic activity	Retains enzymatic activity that supports fermentation or proofing.

Recommended applications

Bakery

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Cereal bars

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Brewing adjuncts

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Amber to dark brown viscous liquid (powder form available for dried grades)
Colour	Amber to dark brown viscous liquid (powder form available for dried grades)
Odour	Characteristic malty odour
Solubility	Miscible with water
Moisture	Pending
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	225kg net drums or IBC totes, depending on order volume
Shelf life	12 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Contains Barley (gluten). Mandatory allergen declaration required.
GMO status: Barley is not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Contains gluten (barley). Mandatory allergen declaration.
Critical QC checkpoints: Colour (EBC), Diastatic power, Moisture content.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Malt Extract

EU and US regulatory context

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

Malt Extract

EU and US regulatory context

Flavouring / colouring / enzymatic aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

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