METHOD FOR PRODUCING BARLEY SYRUP

摘要

The invention provides a method for producing barley syrup comprising decomposing barley or its milled product at a temperature of 20°C or higher and 80°C or lower in the presence of an .alpha.-amylase. The method of the invention allows production of barley syrup with satisfactorily low viscosity. According to one mode, the invention provides a method for producing barley syrup comprising decomposing barley or its milled product at a temperature of 45°C or higher and 80°C or lower in the presence of an .alpha.-amylase. This mode of the method of the invention allows production of barley syrup which has satisfactorily low viscosity and is rich in .beta.-glucans.