Malt biscuits

Malt Biscuits are a type of cookie made from malt flour, which gives them a sweet and slightly toasted flavor. These biscuits are characterized by their crunchy texture and their aroma of malted cereal, making them ideal to accompany infusions such as tea or coffee, and also as an ingredient in desserts and pie crusts.

The origin of malt biscuits dates back to European traditions of producing malt-based products, a germinated and toasted grain also used in beer manufacturing. Over time, their popularity spread to Latin America, where they were incorporated into various homemade and commercial recipes.

In terms of properties, malt biscuits are usually a good source of quick energy due to their content of simple and complex carbohydrates from the malt and flour. Additionally, they provide certain minerals like iron and B-complex vitamins, derived from the grain malting process.

In different regions of Latin America, malt biscuits may also be known as malted cookies or simply malteds. These terms are used interchangeably, always referring to the same product with that characteristic malt flavor.