Botanical name: Hordeum vulgare
Malted barley, commonly known as malt, holds a special place as the brewer’s grain of choice in beer production. In its simplest state, malt is barley that undergoes germination through soaking in water, a process that readies the starches for conversion into fermentable sugars. Despite being one of the most captivating stages of the brewing journey, malting tends to be a step in the process that is often overlooked and underappreciated.
Medicinal Uses:
- Heart disease and high cholesterol
- Colon cancer
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Many other conditions
