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    Barley Malt Syrup benefits and nutrition

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    Barley is considered as the fourth abundant crop cultivated around the world. Usually it is produced for human consumption, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and alcoholic beverage products. Barley malt syrup is unrefined sweetener which is processed by extraction from sprouted or malted barley which contains about 65 percent maltose, 3% protein and 30 percent complex carbohydrate. This syrup is thick, dark brown and sticky possessing a strong and distinctive flavor mostly malty. It is as sweet as refined white sugar. Sometimes it is used in combination with other sweeteners for malt flavor. Malt syrups (clear spring) has rich and mellow taste and mild sweet in comparison to honey, sugar and maple syrup. It less likely beat the taste of other foods and also used for sweetening hot drinks or baked foods or used as a toppings for pancakes, cakes and desserts.

    Health benefits of Barley Malt Syrup

    Barley Malt syrup contains some vitamins and minerals. Being a natural product, it does not have any chemicals. An enzyme which convert carbohydrates to sugar occur naturally in sprouted grains. It has low glycemic index in comparison to table sugar. It possesses 60% maltose with high glycemic index 105. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber that helps to lower glycemic index probably ranging 40. It i8s used for treating constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

    Precautions                                                                                                 

    • Avoid its excessive intake to prevent any side effects.
    • Barley malt syrup is not an ideal sweetener for controlling blood sugar.
    • It is harmful for teeth because some bacteria in teeth use sweet tasting sugars found in Barley malt syrup for producing acids which harms tooth enamel that protects teeth.

    How to Eat         

    • Use it on pancakes or bread.
    • It is used as an ingredient in malted milk drinks and desserts.
    • Use it in cookies, cakes, brownies, beverages, chocolate syrup and ice cream.

    References:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barley_malt_syrup

    http://www.sugar-and-sweetener-guide.com/barley-malt-syrup.html

    https://www.cooksinfo.com/barley-malt-syrup

    https://www.chefsteps.com/ingredients/malt-syrup

    https://foodwatch.com.au/blog/carbs-sugars-and-fibres/item/are-syrups-better-for-you-than-sugar.html

    https://www.healwithfood.org/nutrition-facts/is-barley-malt-syrup-healthy.php

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    Barley Malt Syrup Quick Facts
    Name: Barley Malt Syrup
    Colors Dark brown
    Taste Rich, mellow
    Calories 67 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Carbohydrate (11.52%)
    Vitamin B3 (10.66%)
    Vitamin B6 (8.08%)
    Phosphorus (7.14%)
    Vitamin B2 (6.38%)
    Name Barley Malt Syrup
    Common/English Name Malt extract, Simply malt
    Color Dark brown
    Flavor Mild, sweet
    Taste Rich, mellow
    Major Nutritions Carbohydrate 14.97 g (11.52%)
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.705 mg (10.66%)
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.105 mg (8.08%)
    Phosphorus, P 50 mg (7.14%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.083 mg (6.38%)
    Selenium, Se 2.6 µg (4.73%)
    Copper, Cu 0.042 mg (4.67%)
    Tryptophan 0.016 g (3.64%)
    Magnesium, Mg 15 mg (3.57%)
    Valine 0.064 g (3.03%)
    Calories in  1 tbsp (21 g) 67 Kcal.
    Nutritional value of Syrups, malt
    Serving Size: 1 tbsp,  21 g

    Calories 67 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 4.43 g N/D
    Energy 67 Kcal N/D
    Energy 280 kJ N/D
    Protein 1.3 g 2.60%
    Ash 0.27 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 14.97 g 11.52%
    Total Sugars 14.97 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 13 mg 1.30%
    Iron, Fe 0.2 mg 2.50%
    Magnesium, Mg 15 mg 3.57%
    Phosphorus, P 50 mg 7.14%
    Potassium, K 67 mg 1.43%
    Sodium, Na 7 mg 0.47%
    Zinc, Zn 0.03 mg 0.27%
    Copper, Cu 0.042 mg 4.67%
    Manganese, Mn 0.021 mg 0.91%
    Selenium, Se 2.6 µg 4.73%

     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.002 mg 0.17%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.083 mg 6.38%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.705 mg 10.66%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.036 mg 0.72%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.105 mg 8.08%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 3 µg 0.75%
    Folate, food 3 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 3 µg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.016 g 3.64%
    Threonine 0.044 g 2.50%
    Isoleucine 0.044 g 2.63%
    Leucine 0.079 g 2.14%
    Lysine 0.056 g 1.67%
    Methionine 0.023 g N/D
    Cystine 0.014 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.055 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.035 g N/D
    Valine 0.064 g 3.03%
    Arginine 0.059 g N/D
    Histidine 0.028 g 2.27%
    Alanine 0.057 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.117 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.211 g N/D
    Glycine 0.053 g N/D
    Proline 0.096 g N/D
    Serine 0.049 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.