Barley Flours

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. Barley is a member of the grass family. It is a self-pollinating, diploid species with 14 chromosomes. Barley flour has a mild, but very slightly nutty, flavor the complements both regular and whole grain flours.

Barley's nutrition is much like wheat's. Barley flour is prepared by putting hulled or pearled barley though grain grinder. Barley flour has weaker gluten than wheat flour. Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta-like consistency. Its appearance resembles wheat berries, although it is slightly lighter in color.

Health Benefits:-

1. Barley flour is a rich source of dietary fiber which provides food for the "friendly" bacteria in the large intestine
2. Barley is also a good source of niacin, a B vitamin that provides numerous protective actions against cardiovascular risk factors.
3. Barley grain products and dietary fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attack
4. Barley may be an even better breakfast choice than oats for persons with Type 2 diabetes
5. Barley flour Fiber act as a protective agent against Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
6. Barley flour also helps to prevent Gallstones
7. Barley flour also prevents against Arthritis
8. Barley helps in repairing body tissues