About Us

Maltexo is a brand of malt extract made in Canterbury from New Zealand barley which is grown in a clean NZ environment. Malt Extracts are concentrated syrups made from barley which has been transformed by controlled germination and brewing processes in our Canterbury Malt Extract plant. These malt extracts are produced under the regimes of ISO9001:2000 certification and HACCP accreditation to ensure the production of safe products of the highest quality.

Brand History

The Maltexo brand traces its origins from Dunedin at the turn of the 20th Century and has a history of over 85 years of supply as a supplement and food ingredient to customers. It was used extensively by the Government in the post war era as a health supplement for soldiers and it has similarly been used by families with young children for decades.

Nutritional Benefits

Maltexo is a nutritionally valuable food which contains a wide range of vitamins, amino acids and minerals in addition to its portfolio of readily accessible simple sugars and less easily assimilated complex carbohydrates.

The following are some of the components

Vitamins - B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, Niacin, Biotin
Amino Acids - Arginine, Cystine Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Leucine, Proline, Valine
- 12 essential amino acids are included
Minerals - Sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus
Sugars - Maltose, glucose, sucrose, fructose, natural

Product Attributes

Maltexo can be used in its pure form or blended with other ingredients to:
- enhance flavour
- enhance product colour
- enhance aroma
- improve texture
- enrich nutritional properties

Applications

Maltexo can be used in many applications including but not only the following:
- breakfast cereals
- health bars
- beverages
- baking
- sauces
- soups
- confectionary
- deserts
- pet food
- supplement

Kosher Certification

All our products have Kosher Certification from the Kosher Kiwi Licensing Authority of New Zealand. Please click here for a copy of the certificate.

Quality Support

The quality systems utilising the ISO9001:200 certification along with the accredited food safety plan and documented operating procedures ensures consistent quality performance. Traceability of materials and process parameter are also available.

Maltexo has the technological backing of a major Australasian brewing group in Lion Nathan Ltd.



Lion Nathan
36 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 379 4940 Fax: 64 3 371 3218

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