Product Review

►Barley is a particularly rich source of fiber, molybdenum, manganese and selenium. It also contains good amounts of copper, vitamin B1, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and niacin. Additionally, barley packs lignans, a group of antioxidants. However, like all whole grains, barley does have antinutrients, which impair your body's digestion and nutrient absorption.

►Barley may reduce hunger and promote feelings of fullness - both of which may lead to weight loss over time. Barley lessens hunger largely through its high fiber content. A soluble fiber known as beta-glucan is particularly helpful. That's because soluble fibers, such as beta-glucan, tend to form a gel-like substance in your gut, which slows the digestion and absorption of nutrients. In turn, this curbs your appetite and promotes fullness.

►Being highly nutritious, barley is particularly helpful as it strengthens your immune system and reduces the chances of cold and flu. Iron improves blood volume.

► It is also a good source of selenium, which helps preserve skin elasticity, thereby protecting it against free radical damage. Moreover, it also improves our heart, pancreas, and immune system functioning.

►Barley Flour is often used, alternatively, as wheat flour or cake flour. The flour obtained from grinding whole barley is richer in nutrition than the pearl variety flour since the bran in the former remains undamaged. It contains some gluten and has been very popular in confectioneries that tend to experiment with alternate kinds of flours. It has a mild, nutty flavor, and has comparatively lower rates of calories and higher levels of fiber.