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Malt Extract

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Malt Extract is a flavoring — Nutrient and texturizer in cured meat and poultry; brewing

What it does

Nutrient and texturizer in cured meat and poultry; brewing

Where you'll see it

Cured meat, poultry, brewing

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: FDA: <2.5% cured meat

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): extracted from barley that has been allowed to germinate