Ingredient

Malt Ball Center

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This ingredient provides a distinct malty, sweet flavor and a chewy texture. It is …

What it is

The malt ball center is the chewy, sweet interior of a malted milk ball candy. It is typically made from malted barley, flour, and sweetened condensed milk, which are mixed and then formed into balls.

Why it's used

This ingredient provides a distinct malty, sweet flavor and a chewy texture. It is primarily used as the core component in malted milk ball candies, and can also be found in ice cream and baked goods.

Health notes

Malted milk powder, a key component, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The sugars in the malt ball center contribute to overall sugar intake. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar ingredients, but no specific health concerns are widely associated with typical consumption of malted milk balls.

Allergen info

The malt ball center contains wheat and milk, both of which are major allergens. Gluten is also present due to the wheat.

Products containing Malt Ball Center

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans, Milk Chocolate Malted Milk Balls Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 410kcal 5.1Protein 20.5Fat 66.7Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 463kcal 4.9Protein 24.4Fat 63.4Carbs Dillon Companies, Inc. Kroger, Malted Milk Balls Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 67.5Carbs Oh Sugar Malt Balls, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 500kcal 2.5Protein 25Fat 67.5Carbs Oh Sugar Oh Sugar!, Malted Milk Balls Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 500kcal 2.5Protein 27.5Fat 67.5Carbs Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. Nassau Candy, Milk Chocolate Covered Malt Balls Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Hygeia Dairy Company Ice Cream, Malt Shop, Malt Shop Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 231kcal 4.6Protein 10.8Fat 32.3Carbs Oh Sugar Malted Milk Balls Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 500kcal 2.5Protein 27.5Fat 67.5Carbs Oh Sugar Malted Milk Balls Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 500kcal 2.5Protein 27.5Fat 67.5Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Milk Chocolate Malt Balls Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 487kcal 2.6Protein 25.6Fat 64.1Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Milk Chocolate Malt Balls, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 23.3Fat 70Carbs Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc. Chocolate Malt Balls, Chocolate Malt Chocolate High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 71.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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