Description
- The many benefits of barley (jau) make this nutritious food a must-have. Barley is known as the King of Cereals.
- Barley can provide a variety of nutrients that may be beneficial to your diet, including carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fibers, sodium, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
- Barley water is a wonderful alternative to high-calorie or high-sugar beverages.
- Barley water is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that enable healthy cell growth.
- Barley is versatile in its culinary preparation and is used in soups and stews.
Description
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.[3] Globally 70% of barley production is used as animal fodder,[4] while 30% as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.