Healthy Food Database

Barley - Pearl

Pearl barley is the whole grain ground into small round pellets. It has less fibre, calcium, iron and protein than the whole grain. Used often in soup.

Category: Grain

In Season: all year

To Buy:

Available from health food stores and supermarkets.

To Store:

Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Tips & Tricks:

Cooked pearl barley is said to be good for people with throat or stomach problems.

Cooking Tips:

Add to vegetable broth for a hearty and wholesome winter soup.

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Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Energy (kJ):

1327

Low GI < 55:

Fat (g):

2.3

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.3

Niacin (B3):

Iron, mg:

Potassium:

Phosphorus:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Carbohydrates, g:

59.7

Protein (g):

8.4

Saturated Fat, g :

0.4

Vitamin B1:

Vitamin B6:

Selenium:

Magnesium:

Amines:

Negligible

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Anaemia

Low Energy

Constipation

Stress

Digestive Disorders

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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