Ingredient

Pale Malt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Pale malt is used to provide the fermentable sugars necessary for brewing and to …

What it is

Pale malt is a type of malted barley used primarily in brewing beer and making malt beverages. It is made by steeping barley in water, allowing it to germinate, and then drying it with hot air. This process converts starches into fermentable sugars and develops color and flavor.

Why it's used

Pale malt is used to provide the fermentable sugars necessary for brewing and to contribute a light, sweet, malty flavor and golden color to beverages and some baked goods. It is a key ingredient in many beers, malted milk drinks, and non-alcoholic malt beverages.

Health notes

Pale malt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of carbohydrates and some B vitamins. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated malt and related products. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Pale malt is derived from barley, which is a grain. It is not one of the FDA's 9 major allergens. Barley contains gluten, so pale malt is not gluten-free.

Products containing Pale Malt

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GOYA Refreshing Liquid Malt Beverage Other Drinks 71kcal 1Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Malta Goya, Malt Beverage Other Drinks 68kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 16.3Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Light Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage Other Drinks 34kcal 1.1Protein 0Fat 7.0Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Malt Beverage Other Drinks 54kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 13.2Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Malta Goya, Malt Beverage Other Drinks 68kcal 1.0Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Malta Goya, Malt Beverage Other Drinks 68kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 16.3Carbs Cerveceria India Inc. Malta India, Low Sodium Malt Beverage Soda Other Drinks 59kcal 0.3Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Malt Beverage Other Drinks High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving 76kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 18.9Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage Other Drinks High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 68kcal 1.0Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage Other Drinks High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 68kcal 1.0Protein 0Fat 16.4Carbs Vitarroz International Foods LLC Vitarroz Malta Malt Beverage, 12 Fl Oz Other Drinks High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 54kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 13.0Carbs Cerveceria India Inc. Malta India Malt Beverage, 7 Fl Oz, 8 Count Other Drinks 58kcal 0.5Protein 0Fat 14.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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