Malted milk powder

Malted milk powder is a powdered ingredient made from cereals such as malted barley, along with other components like powdered milk, sugar, and sometimes vitamins and minerals. It has a sweet flavor with notes of toasted malt, making it an ideal addition to beverages, desserts, and baking recipes.

This powder originates from the tradition of malted beverages, popular in the United States and various regions of Latin America, where it is used to prepare nutritious and energizing drinks that combine the flavor of malt with the caloric and protein content of milk.

Among its main properties, it stands out for providing easily absorbed carbohydrates, proteins (when it contains milk), B vitamins, and minerals such as calcium. Furthermore, its powdered consistency makes it very versatile for mixing with liquids or incorporating it into doughs and sweet mixtures to enhance flavor and texture.

Regarding synonyms in Latin American Spanish, this ingredient may also be found under names such as powdered malt drink mix, malt powder mix, or simply malted powder.

In cooking, malted milk powder is ideal for preparing milkshakes, homemade ice cream, cookies, and baked goods with a sweet and malty touch, in addition to providing quick energy and a characteristic flavor.