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Barley Malt Flour

Also known as: malted barley flour

Low concern

Barley malt flour is a milled-grain ingredient. The primary concern is gluten — barley contains gluten and is unsafe for individuals with celiac disease.

Found in

26,475 products

What it is

Flour milled from barley (Hordeum vulgare) that has been germinated (malted) and dried.

Source of enzymes (amylases) that improve fermentation; flavor and color in baked goods.

Why it's flagged

contains gluten — unsafe for celiac/NCGS
EU and UK require disclosure of cereals containing gluten (Annex II Reg 1169/2011)

What regulators actually say

"The FDA's gluten-free regulation defines 'gluten-free' as a food that does not contain... wheat, rye, barley, or their crossbreds."

FDA Gluten and Food Labeling — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS milled grain; not gluten-free; FDA gluten-free rule excludes barley products

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; gluten disclosure required under EU 1169/2011

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