Giving the advantages and disadvantages of malting

      

Giving the advantages and disadvantages of malting

  

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Nutrition advantages of malting
- Barley malt is loaded with B-vitamins, lots of minerals and some fiber and protein
- Malt is produced from the whole barley grain, which means that the nutrients concentrated near the hull are preserved.
- It is also used to enhance the flavor of certain foods.
- Helps in lowering cholesterol
- Sprouted barley malt is rich in antioxidants because of the presence of chlorophyll in it which helps combat intestinal and skin disorders most effectively.
- The presence of beta glucan in barley malt helps maintain required levels of blood sugar in the body.
- Dietary fiber contained in barley malt aids in fighting coronary heart diseases.

Disadvantages of malting
- Can be prone to bacterial infection
- Mated cereals have less protein than whole barley

Titany answered the question on April 22, 2022 at 07:44


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