Malt glossary

References: D.E. Briggs, J.S. Hough, R. Stevens, T. W. Young, Wikipedia

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zinc: barley and malt contain zinc in small quantities. During mashing the content of zinc is reduced. Zinc is a positive substance which has positive effects on the yeast propagation and on the fermentation.