a sticky substance obtained from an infusion of malt
malt extract in American English
a sticky, sugary substance obtained from malt soaked in water: it is used as a medicinal food
malt extract in American English
noun
a sweet, gummy substance derived from an infusion of malt
Word origin
[1830–40]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: ante, orientation, showcase, stroboscope, walkover
Examples of 'malt extract' in a sentence
malt extract
Add the malt extract and bring to the boil.
The Sun (2014)
Mix the muscovado sugar, malt extract and salt in a bowl.
The Sun (2014)
Add the malt extract to the milk and stir well.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Place the olive oil, butter and malt extract in a small non-stick saucepan.
The Sun (2018)
Place on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and sprinkle over malt extract before the milk-chocolate coat sets.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The days when you had to endure cod liver oil or malt extract to stay healthy are over.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
All you need is water, malt extract, rice syrup solids, dried hawthorn berries, simcoe hops, orange peel, honey and white grape concentrate.