Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a cereal grain and is one of the first grains cultivated by humans.

Nutritional benefits of barley:

• The beta-glucans it contains help reduce cholesterol and maintain it at normal levels.
• Recommended for the control and prevention of diabetes.
• High in dietary fiber, contributing to good intestinal function and maintaining normal weight.
• High source of protein.
• Rich in B-complex vitamins, mainly B1 and B3.
• Rich source of magnesium, selenium, potassium, calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and silicon.

How can I consume it?

You can incorporate barley flour into your recipes when making breadsticks, rusks, barley bread rolls, cookies, bread, cakes, crepes, and generally in any sweet or savory dough.