What is a Malt?
Malt is a cereal grain that has been made to germinate by soaking in water and is then halted from germinating further by drying with hot air, a process known as “malting”.
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How do I choose a malt?
These are moisture content, protein, extract yield dry basis fine grind (DBFG), and diastatic power. Of these, the most influential is diastatic power.
Malts with a moisture content above 6 percent are vulnerable to mold and, consequently, spoilage.
How long does malt last?
Pre-ground malt will last about 2 months as well. Unmilled grain is a little more complicated.
Light-colored diastatic malts such as 2-row or Pilsner malt will stay fresh for 6–12 months, while specialty grains will last for 12–18 months.
How do you eat malt?
Powdered malt is added to flour and used to make some very familiar dough-based foods: bagels, Belgian waffles, whole grain breads, and even tortillas.
It’s the main ingredient in the center of a malted milk ball, and it can be added to any milk shake, turning the shake into a malt.