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A grain syrup and food sweetener made from sprouted barley that has limited use in general baking. It is used more often for the production of beverages, such as beer, due to the concentration of enzymes for the conversion of starches to sugar, the rich supply of protein for yeast, and its distinctive malt flavor.

A powder substance, not to be confused with malted milk powder, that is made from dried whole grains ground into a fine textured flour for use in making baked goods more nutritious and better tasting.

A chemical compound, known as an ester, that is created as an alcohol and an acid compound react together, forming a triglyceride.

A plant bearing seeds, which are not a true grain, but are used as one. Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) is of the same botanical family as beets and produces clusters that contain thousands of tiny bead-shaped seeds that range in color from light beige to yellow to almost black.

The nutrient packed layers covering the inner kernel of most grains. Bran is loaded with insoluble fiber, which is important for digestive health, and soluble fiber, which helps to lower the cholesterol level in the blood.