Crystal malt and methods for forming crystal malt
AssigneeMalteurop North America, Inc.
InventorYin Li
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Abstract
A process of producing crystal malt in which a batch of malted grain or germinated malt having a first moisture content is provided. The batch is heated by mircowaving or steaming such that at least 85% of the batch saccharifies. During heating, the first moisture content is reduced to a second moisture content. Embodiments of a batch of crystal malt are also provided. The batch of crystal malt includes at least 90% crystallized malt kernels. Further, the batch of crystal malt contains less than 50 ppb of 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI).
Claims29
A process of producing crystal malt, comprising the steps of:
- providing a batch of germinated malt having a first moisture content;
- microwaving the batch of germinated malt such that at least 85% of the batch of germinated malt saccharifies, wherein during microwaving, the first moisture content is reduced to a second moisture content.
A batch of crystal malt, comprising:
- at least 90% crystallized malt kernels;
- and
- wherein the batch of crystal malt contains less than 50 ppb of 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI).
A method of producing crystal malt, comprising the steps of:
- providing a batch of malted grain;
- steeping the batch of malted grain, wherein the steeped batch of malted grain has a first moisture content;
- heating the batch of malted grain such that at least 85% of the batch of malted grain saccharifies, wherein during heating, the first moisture content is reduced to a second moisture content.
A process of producing crystal malt, comprising the steps of:
- providing a batch comprising germinated malt or malted grain having a first moisture content;
- heating the batch such that at least 85% of the batch saccharifies, wherein during heating, the first moisture content is reduced to a second moisture content.
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