#RA-3022Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium

Barley Grains

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

University of Adelaide researchers have uncovered fundamental new information about the malting characteristics of barley grains. They say their findings could pave the way to more stable brewing processes or new malts for craft brewers. Published in the Nature publication scientific reports, the researchers discovered a new link between one of the key enzymes involved in malt production for the brewing and a specific tissue layer within the barley grain.

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