Potter Malt Extract 650g
Potter Malt Extract 650g
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Description
Potter's Malt Extract 650g is a naturally sourced barley malt extract from Potter's Herbals, supplied in a jar. It can be taken by the spoonful, spread on bread or toast, stirred into cereals or used in place of refined sugar in most recipes, as part of a balanced diet. Because it contains a single ingredient with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, it is a simple way to add malt sweetness to everyday food.
Key Features
- One ingredient: Potter's Malt Extract contains only barley malt extract.
- No artificial additives: It is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
- Daily amounts from age 1: Potter's Herbals gives separate daily amounts for children aged 1-5, children aged 5-12, and adults and adolescents over 12.
- Traditional Wigan recipe: Potter's Malt Extract is one of Potter's oldest recipes and is still made in Wigan, where the company started its malt extract business in 1908.
What is malt extract?
Malt extract is a sweet extract made from barley malt. The sugar in Potter's Malt Extract is in the form of maltose, which the body converts to glucose during digestion.
Is Potter's Malt Extract suitable for children?
Yes. Potter's Herbals gives daily amounts for children from 1 year of age, set out by age group in the directions. The amounts for children are smaller than the adult amount, so check the correct age group before serving.
Is Potter's Malt Extract gluten free?
No. Potter's Malt Extract is made from barley, a cereal that contains gluten, and barley is highlighted as an allergen on the label. It is not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid barley or gluten.
Ingredients
Ingredients: Barley malt extract.
Additional information: Contains barley (a cereal containing gluten).
Nutrition per 100g:
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1335kJ / 341kcal | 17% |
| Fat | 0.9g | 1% |
| of which saturates | 0.4g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 73g | 28% |
| of which sugars | 52g | 58% |
| Fibre | 0.6g | - |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Salt | 0.05g | 1% |
Usage and Instructions
Take Potter's Malt Extract from a spoon or add it to food. Potter's Herbals recommends the following daily amounts:
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: half to one tablespoon (15-30g) daily.
Children aged 5-12 years: one to two teaspoonfuls (10-20g) daily.
Children aged 1-5 years: half to one teaspoonful (5-10g) daily.
Wipe the rim of the jar after use.
Warnings
Please note the following before use:
- Contains barley, a cereal containing gluten. Do not use if you are allergic to barley or need to avoid gluten.
- Do not use if the seal is broken.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
- It is important to maintain a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.