Hi Holly, no, we used to add malted barley flour to correct for enzyme activity, but found that the level and efficacy of those enzymes can vary just a smidge from batch to batch. The activity of straight enzymes varies less, so using them creates an even more consistent flour. Also, the process of malting barley is very water and energy intensive, and we were looking for alternatives.
November 17, 2024 at 4:35pm
In reply to Hi there. I’m not sure if… by Holly (not verified)
Hi Holly, no, we used to add malted barley flour to correct for enzyme activity, but found that the level and efficacy of those enzymes can vary just a smidge from batch to batch. The activity of straight enzymes varies less, so using them creates an even more consistent flour. Also, the process of malting barley is very water and energy intensive, and we were looking for alternatives.