{"id":9713,"date":"2021-08-01T06:33:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T06:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=9713"},"modified":"2021-08-01T06:42:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T06:42:09","slug":"how-to-make-barley-malt-syrup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-make-barley-malt-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Barley Malt Syrup?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barley malt has been used to make beer and whiskey for many centuries and is also a common ingredient in home-brewed beer. Available in many grocery stores or online, it isn\u2019t hard to get hold of. Still, you might find it enjoyable to try making at home. In this article, we\u2019ll discover how to make barley malt syrup from scratch with just a few ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Barley Malt Syrup Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Malt is traditionally made from grains of barley<\/a> that have been sprouted and then heated to make a syrup. This is then extracted from the remaining grain. Malt extract is made by evaporating the syrup to produce a highly concentrated sweetener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprouting the barley using water and heat unlocks enzymes within it, releasing its full nutrient power. The sugar in malt syrup is made up of 65% maltose which is assimilated slowly into the bloodstream, unlike other simple sugars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Barley Malt Syrup Taste Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barley Malt syrup is a dark brown sticky liquid with a moderately sweet taste. It is less sweet than other syrups such as honey, molasses, agave, or maple syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It tastes of malt, which is used in products such as Ovaltine or the chocolate-covered candy Maltesers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can I Buy Barley Malt Syrup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is generally easy to find in natural food stores, and you may even find it in some grocery stores. One sure way of getting some is by shopping online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Store Barley Malt Syrup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you buy or make barley malt syrup, it needs to be kept in a cool, dry place, especially during warmer months when you may prefer to refrigerate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home-made syrup must be stored in sterilized glass jars with a resealable airtight lid. This is because the syrup can ferment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you find your syrup has gone hard, you can soon loosen it up by placing the jar in warm water. Don\u2019t place your jar in boiling water as it may break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Barley Malt Syrup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be used in yeasted bread such as rye or pumpernickel. Simply add a few tablespoons to the recipe, and it will impart its flavor and help with the rise. It\u2019s also found in the ingredients of some bagel varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use it in place of sweeteners for baked goods, on cereal, or in hot milk drinks. You can also substitute it for blackstrap molasses in homemade barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Barley Malt Syrup Healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barley malt syrup has a broad range of health benefits<\/a>. It is full of antioxidants, five times as many as fresh broccoli, and 50% more than blueberries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also filled with vitamins, minerals, micro minerals, and amino acids, which support health in a variety of ways. It can also help to strengthen the heart, lower the risk of infection, inhibit some forms of cancer, and promote anti-aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional athletes use malt extract to help them recover and is also helpful for gut health as it feeds good gut bacteria assisting with the absorption of essential nutrients that can prevent illness and enhance overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes it can be hard to stay cheerful, but malt syrup can help there too. It contains Hordenine, a compound that has been found to boost happiness by activating the dopamine D2 receptor in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malting also increased vitamin B levels which are nutritionally beneficial<\/a> and help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n