Crystal malt and methods for forming crystal malt
US11655438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12C1/067
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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).
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