Malt Extract is a natural non-diastatic coarse powder, easily soluble and its additional flavor is derived after cooking process. Malt Extract enhances the wholesome goodness of finished foods and beverages. Malt Extract richly contains Vitamin E, the majority of Vitamin B, Folic Acid and Minerals such as Calcium, Cuprum, Iron, Magnesium etc. It is widely used in food, dairy products, milk, baking food, Nugget, Soda Pop, Soft Drinks and Biological Substrates etc. Dry Malt Extract is sometimes called DME contains less than 3% moisture and can be properly stored for up to 4 years as per
studies. Introducing liquid Malt Extract into a slowly moving band passing through the vacuum makes dried Malt Extract. Drying occurs with the circulation of hot air through this moving bed of material. The vacuum allows evaporation to happen at a lower temperature and aids the extract to puff. Malt Extract is an essential ingredient for the manufacture of nutritious food having high value of Vitamins and Proteins.
General Specifications
| PARAMETERS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
| Appearance |
Yellowish brown colored powder having sweet smell |
| Solubility |
Completely soluble in water |
| Clarity (at 121oC) |
Clear solution |
| pH (2% soln. at 25oC) |
5.0-6.0 |
| Carbohydrates |
NLT-80.00% |
| Sulphated Ash |
NLT-7.00% |
| Maltose |
NLT-37.0% |
| Protein Content |
NLT-3.0% |
| Moisture |
NMT-6% |
| Preservative |
Positive |
| Microbiological Tests |
| Total Viable Count |
NMT-10,000 cfu/gm |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
| E. coli |
Negative |
| Yeasts & Moulds |
100/gm |
