Is malt extract gluten free?
Malt Extract is not gluten free. If "malt extract" appears in an ingredient list, it generally refers to "barley malt extract" unless another source is explicitly listed. Barley malt extract contains gluten. The FDA does not allow products containing malt to be labeled as "gluten free." Any product labeled "gluten free" with malt as an ingredient is incorrectly labeled and should be avoided.
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