"A concentrated syrup made by extracting sugars from sprouted (malted) barley."
Malting and extracting concentrates the natural sugars released when barley sprouts, producing a sweetener that's technically plant-derived but functions in the recipe exactly like any other added sugar — sweetness and palatability, no meaningful nutrition. Milder than straight sugar or corn syrup, but still empty calories. Score: 3/10.
A real but unresolved concern: often an ongoing FDA/AAFCO research question (like the grain-free/DCM investigation), a common allergen, or a vague-but-not-alarming label claim. -2.5 pts deducted.
Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Malting and extracting concentrates the natural sugars released when barley sprouts, producing a sweetener that's technically plant-derived but functions in the recipe exactly like any other added sugar — sweetness and palatability, no meaningful nutrition. Milder than straight sugar or corn syrup, but still empty calories. Score: 3/10.
A concentrated syrup made by extracting sugars from sprouted (malted) barley.