Malt Extract Powder, refined is supplied by HiMedia. It is available in the form of a cream to brownish yellow homogeneous free flowing powder with a pH in the range of 5.0 to 7.0. It is advisable to store this product below 30C.

Malt Extract Powder is generally prepared from aqueous extract of sprouted malt grains and dried at low temperature to preserve nutrients present in the form of carbohydrates and nitrogenous substances. It is rich in carbohydrates and is ideal for use in media employed for cultivation of fungi like, Malt Agar, Malt Extract Agar, Yeast Malt Agar, etc.