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Malt, grain product that is used in beverages and foods as a basis for fermentation and to add flavour and nutrients. Malt is prepared from cereal grain by allowing partial germination to modify the grainâs natural food substances.
Glass of beer with barley and hop grains. Photo Credit aaron007/iStock/Getty Images. Malt extract is a common addition and flavoring agent to processed foods. The extract is usually made from barley, a grain that contains gluten.Rye and wheat also contain gluten. For people who have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, avoiding most or all gluten in food is very important to maintain health and avoid life-threatening complications.alt extract is a common addition and flavoring agent to processed foods. The extract is usually made from barley, a grain that contains gluten.