Definition of malt extract
1
: a sugary mucilaginous substance obtained from wort
2a
: a sweet light-brown syrupy liquid prepared by infusing malt with water and evaporating and used chiefly in medicine and foods
also
: a powder made by drying this liquid
b
: a weak alcoholic preparation made like beer but darker in color and thicker in consistency
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