Pearl Barley
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Pearl barley is a type of barley grain that has been polished to remove its outer husk and bran layer, resulting in smooth, ivory-coloured grains. This processing makes pearl barley quicker to cook and gives it a tender texture with a mild, slightly nutty flavour.
Versatile and nutritious, pearl barley is commonly used in soups, stews, and casseroles, where it absorbs flavours and adds heartiness. It can also be used as a base for salads, risottos, or as a substitute for rice in various dishes. Although it is less fibrous than hulled barley due to the removal of the bran, pearl barley is still a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy addition to meals.
Versatile and nutritious, pearl barley is commonly used in soups, stews, and casseroles, where it absorbs flavours and adds heartiness. It can also be used as a base for salads, risottos, or as a substitute for rice in various dishes. Although it is less fibrous than hulled barley due to the removal of the bran, pearl barley is still a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy addition to meals.
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Barley is one of the oldest domesticated crops having been first recorded in cultivation in prehistoric times.
The grain is covered by an outer seed coat that covers the bran layer, a large starchy endosperm, and an oil-containing germ. The hull and bran are removed by a process called pearling. Once pearled it can be further processed to flour, semolina or flakes.
Barley flakes are ideal ingredients for muesli – or even an excellent replacement for oat flakes – they are sweeter with a lower fat content. Try making 'granola' - lightly toast with a few raisins, a drizzle of honey, sunflower or pumpkin seeds and perhaps some nuts.
All Barley products are BioGro certified
The grain is covered by an outer seed coat that covers the bran layer, a large starchy endosperm, and an oil-containing germ. The hull and bran are removed by a process called pearling. Once pearled it can be further processed to flour, semolina or flakes.
Barley flakes are ideal ingredients for muesli – or even an excellent replacement for oat flakes – they are sweeter with a lower fat content. Try making 'granola' - lightly toast with a few raisins, a drizzle of honey, sunflower or pumpkin seeds and perhaps some nuts.
All Barley products are BioGro certified