Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malte
noun
/mɑːlteɪ/
Definition
A cereal grain that has been processed through germination and drying, commonly used in brewing and distilling.
Examples
- Malte is an essential ingredient in many beers.
- After the malte is processed, it’s used to create malt extract.
- The flavor of the malte can influence the taste of the final product.
Meaning
Malte refers to barley or another grain that has undergone malting, which enhances its fermentable sugar content for alcoholic beverages.
Synonyms
- malted grain
- malt extract
- brewing grain