Description
Barley
Barley is known to be one of the oldest cereals known to humans. It is estimated that 10,000 years ago, desert dwellers in southwest Asia fed themselves and their animals with barley grain. More recent studies suggest that the species originated in Southeast Asia or in the mountainous regions of present-day Ethiopia.
Nutritional composition of barley
Average Content and nutritional value in 100 g:
| Product | water in% | kcal | protein / gr | fat / gr | all char. / gr | chole./mg | sugars / gr | fiber / gr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure, raw barley | 9.44 | 354 | 12.48 | 2.30 | 73.48 | 0 | 0.8 | 17.3 |
- rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B9;
- contains minerals phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and iron.
