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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.

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

* 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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