Source for malt powder / malted milk powder in the East Bay?
I want to make some old-fashioned chocolate malts. Berkeley Bowl carries Horlicks, which I've heard is not as good, and they were out of stock anyway when I went. If possible, I'd rather buy the Carnation brand (or something else entirely, if people know of something better for my purposes).
No luck at Safeway. Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
By abstractpoet
on Feb 14, 2010 02:45 PM
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I bought a bag of malt powder at Oak Barrel on San Pablo. I plan to use it to make bagels. Is it the same as used in malts or do you have to add something to it?
http://www.oakbarrel.com/
edit ; As Mr. Fields would say, Ah! Yesss Malted milk powder is a combination of wheat flour, non-diastatic malt flour, and powdered milk. These ingredients are evaporated to give the powder its fine appearance and to make it easily absorbable in liquids. Frequently, malted milk powder contains additional ingredients, like sugar, flavorings like vanilla or chocolate, and preservatives. Some forms are fortified with vitamins to boost nutritional value.
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I just saw it at Smart n Final in Oakland on Broadway but I think they all carry it.
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From an old thread, assume it's at Berkeley Bowl East.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5716...
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Yeah, saw that thread, and as I noted in my original post, Berkeley Bowl was out of stock and only carries Horlicks.
Don't think I've ever been to a Smart n Final, but will check it out if there aren't any other options. Wonder if Andronico's or Piedmont Grocery would carry it.
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Did you try the health food stores?
http://www.nowfoods.com/index.php?action=itemdetail&item_id=4000
http://www.nowfoods.com/App/StoreLoca...
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Andronico's does have it in small jars. If you want a larger quantity it would be cheaper to check out a Smart n Final. I know this is also out of the area you were asking about but I also just saw both Carnation plain and chocolate malt powder at Draeger's in San Mateo recently in case you want the chocolate version.
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Thanks, I'll give Andronico's a try. Small jar should be fine for my purposes; I'll look into the larger size if I get hooked. =)
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