MALT

Abstract

The transformation of barley into malt requires special pro ceedings and adequate equipments to assure the obtention of a good quality product. It is produced by controled germination conditions of barley, during wich will occur enz i.me actions. The malting process may be discribed in three steps: 1ª soaking; 2ª sprouting and 3ª drying .In sequence the germinated product is grinded, submi ted to water extraction, filtration and finaly spray dryed.