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Dairy Product (Powder) | Vegetarian

Malted Milk Powder

Hordeum vulgare (malted barley) + Bos taurus (milk) Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Malted Milk Powder

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Malted barley, wheat, milk

The Forktionary Angle

"Add a nostalgic, malty depth to your desserts and drinks."

Definition

A powdered food product made from malted barley extract, wheat flour, and whole milk, known for its distinctive nutty, slightly sweet, and creamy flavor.

Sensory Profile

TasteMalty, Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Umami
TextureFine powder, Dissolves easily
AromaToasted, Milky, Grainy
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Maltose Content

~20-30% (a key sugar)

Primary Use

Beverages (shakes, hot drinks)

Shelf Life (unopened)

18-24 months

Nutrition Facts

Per 3 tbsp (25g)
Calories410 kcal
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Trans Fat0.2 g
Cholesterol40 mg
Protein15 g
Total Carbohydrate64 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars45 g
Calcium500 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium800 mg

Chef’s Secret

For a richer malt flavor in baked goods, bloom the malted milk powder in a small amount of warm liquid before incorporating.

Substitutions

Best Match

Dry Milk Powder + Barley Malt Extract

1:1 + to taste

Best for replicating the full flavor profile, especially the malty notes.

Dry Milk Powder

1:1

Provides creaminess and dairy notes, but lacks the distinctive malty flavor.

Ovaltine/Horlicks

1:1

Other proprietary malted beverage powders, often containing cocoa or vitamins.

Barley Malt Syrup

1 tbsp syrup per 3 tbsp powder

Liquid form of malt flavor, adjust other liquids in recipe.

Flavor Pairings