Harboe Ingredients leverages deep expertise in malt extract applications, drawing from years of R&D knowledge to optimize its effects across foods and beverage applications. The team collaborates closely with clients with implementation of malt extract products into customer recipes. Key is also to test existing malt extract products in new applications securing understanding of benefits and being able to guide customers developing new products.
Malt extract provides natural sweetness, flavor enhancement, texture improvement, and nutritional benefits like B vitamins and antioxidants, making it ideal for clean-label products.
Harboe Ingredients, part of Harboes Bryggeri A/S, specializes in malt-based products like malt extract under the Barlex brand. The focus of Harboe R&D is to transform malt into advanced ingredients that enhance flavor, structure, and shelf-life in various food applications.
A dedicated team of specialists drives innovation by applying the latest science and technology to develop healthier and more sustainable products. Harboe R&D operate from a center in Skælskør, Denmark, including a modern test bakery for workshops, recipe testing, and sampling with customers. Development emphasizes natural alternatives for the food industry, with over 80 years of malt extract expertise serving major customers in the food & beverage industry.
While powdered light malt extract has traditionally been preferred by the chocolate industry, different malt extract