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Is Malt Extract vegan?

Malt Extract

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Malt Extract is a dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare) seeds. It is widely used in food, beverages and cosmetics.

INCI name Malt Extract
CAS number 8002-48-0
EC number 232-310-9
CosIng ID 77774
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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