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Malt, malt vinegar, malt extract

Established

What it is

Malt is made from sprouted barley grain. All "malt" ingredients on a US or Canadian label are barley-derived by default unless specified otherwise — which means they contain gluten.

Relevant concerns

  • Gluten

    Barley contains gluten; all malt-derived ingredients therefore contain gluten unless explicitly labeled gluten-free.

This entry is informational. It isn't a substitute for medical advice or a manufacturer's disclosure. When source matters and you can't tell from the label, contact the manufacturer.