Malt Balls
What is Malt Balls?
Malt balls are a candy confection made from a malted milk powder center coated in chocolate. Malted milk powder is made by combining evaporated milk, barley malt, and wheat flour. The mixture is then dried and ground into a powder.
Is Malt Balls vegan?
No. Malt Balls is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Malt Balls gluten-free?
They also contain gluten from the wheat.
Is Malt Balls a major allergen?
Malt balls contain wheat and milk, which are two of the nine major allergens.
What is Malt Balls used for?
Malt balls are primarily used as a sweet treat or candy.
Is Malt Balls safe?
Malt balls are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Malt balls are primarily used as a sweet treat or candy. They are also incorporated into ice cream, baked goods, and other desserts for their distinctive malty flavor and chewy texture.
Health notes
Malt balls are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are primarily a source of carbohydrates and sugar. JECFA has evaluated malted milk powder and set an acceptable daily intake. No specific health concerns are associated with typical consumption of malt balls.
Allergen info
Malt balls contain wheat and milk, which are two of the nine major allergens. They also contain gluten from the wheat.
Foods that contain Malt Balls
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