Malt fibre for high-nutrition food and beverages

A natural source of soluble, prebiotic fibres, protein and minerals

Derived from malt rootlets, malt fibre is the answer to improving the nutritional value of your food, beverage and lifestyle products. This malt solution is rich in soluble, prebiotic fibres, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and offers manufacturers a useful ingredient for clean-label, better-for-you products.

What are malt rootlets?

Meet the unsung hero of the barley grain. Often called the ‘tail of the barley grain’, malt rootlets are the nutrient-rich shoots that emerge during germination in the malting process. Naturally rich in fibre, protein, enzymes and antioxidants, these powerful little rootlets are transformed into our malt fibre – unlocking high-value nutrition from every grain.

Benefits of malt rootlets

Fibres

Rich in soluble, prebiotic fibres
Proteins

Contains essential proteins and amino acids
Antioxidants

High in polyphenols, reducing inflammation
Vitamins and minerals

Includes B1, B2, B3, B6 vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus
Bioactive compounds

Anti-inflammatory health benefits
Functional

Texturant and emulsifier
High water- and oil-holding capacity

Supports formulation performance in food applications

Applications for our malt fibre

Malt fibre supports a wide range of better-for-you food and beverage applications, including products where fibre enrichment, texture, emulsification or nutritional positioning are important. As part of modern food ingredient solutions, it helps manufacturers meet growing demand for healthier formulations.

A slice of layered sponge cake made from malt fibre topped with strawberries and blueberries.

Meeting the need for higher fibre products

Fibre is becoming a key focus in product development. Malt fibre offers a way to incorporate soluble, prebiotic fibres and a range of other health benefits to improve nutritional performance in next-generation food ingredients and finished products.

“With unmatched expertise in malt, we are able to unlock value far beyond traditional applications. Made from malt rootlets, this ingredient reflects how we are creating new possibilities for functional, sustainable ingredients from every stage of the malting process.”

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