Ingredient

Malted Milk Powder

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add malted milk powder to provide a distinct malty flavor and creamy texture. …

What it is

Malted milk powder is made from barley malt and wheat flour, mixed with milk. The mixture is dried and ground into a powder. It has a slightly sweet, malty flavor and a creamy texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add malted milk powder to provide a distinct malty flavor and creamy texture. It is commonly found in baked goods, candies, ice cream, and beverages like milkshakes and hot chocolate mixes.

Health notes

Malted milk powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates and some B vitamins. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated malted milk powder and established specifications for its identity and purity. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical levels found in food.

Allergen info

Malted milk powder contains milk and wheat, which are two of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It also contains gluten from wheat.

Products containing Malted Milk Powder

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Green Tea Mix TRADER JOE'S Green Tea Mix Powdered Drinks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs Seattle Chocolate Company, Inc Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 543kcal 5.7Protein 34.3Fat 54.3Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Publix, Bridge Mix Candy, Chocolate Covered, Chocolate Covered Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 465kcal 7.0Protein 25.6Fat 60.5Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Tops, Malted Milk Balls Candy Cane, Chocolate, Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 25Fat 65Carbs Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. Nassau Candy, Malt Balls, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 70Carbs Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. Malted Milk Balls Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 513kcal 7.7Protein 28.2Fat 61.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Cookies, Fudge Graham Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Ross Acquisition Inc. Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt Powdered Drinks 386kcal 1.8Protein 0.9Fat 94.7Carbs Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Premium Jelly Belly Easter Mix Candy 381kcal 2.4Protein 4.8Fat 85.7Carbs Matcha Green Tea Flavored Latte Mix, Matcha Green Tea The Kroger Co. Matcha Green Tea Flavored Latte Mix, Matcha Green Tea Tea Bags High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 435kcal 4.3Protein 6.5Fat 87.0Carbs The Kroger Co. Deluxe Ice Cream, Chocolate Malt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 243kcal 4.3Protein 11.4Fat 32.9Carbs Indulgent Foods, LLC Gourmet Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Malt Powdered Drinks 389kcal 5.6Protein 6.9Fat 83.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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