Barley belongs to the group of cereal grains that are highly nutritious. It originated in Southeast Asia and Ethiopia and had been used as both food for men and fodder for animals, initially. The cereal was a popular drink among the Neolithic humans. It was also extensively used in ancient Greek culture, for making bread. In China, barley was considered to be a symbol of male virility, owing to the fact that the head of barley is heavy, with several seeds. In the Middle Ages, Europeans used barley as the cheap substitute for wheat. It was only in 16th century that the cereal was introduced in South America. It came to the United States in the 17th century, through the English and Dutch settlers. Today, Canada, United States, Germany, France, Spain and the Russian Federation are the leading commercial producers of barley. It comes in different varieties, like hulled, pearled, pot or scotch, flakes and grits. This categorization is made in terms of the different types of processing through which the cereal is made to pass thorough. We bring the detailed nutritional value of barley, in the lines below.
Barley Nutrition Facts
Amount of Hulled Barley: 1 cup
Total Weight of Barley: 184 g
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Nutrients
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Amount
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Basic Components
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Carbohydrate
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135 g
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Protein
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23.0 g
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Fat
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4.2 g
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Ash
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4.2 g
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Water
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17.4 g
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Calories
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Total Calories
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2726 KJ
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Calories From Fat
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148 KJ
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Calories From Protein
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341 KJ
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Calories From Carbohydrate
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2236 KJ
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Carbohydrate
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Dietary Fiber
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31.8 g
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Starch
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31.8 g
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Sugars
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1.5 g
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Sucrose
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1.5 g
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Glucose
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1.5 g
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Fructose
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1.5 g
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Lactose
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1.5 g
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Maltose
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1.5 g
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Galactose
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1.5 g
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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40.5 IU
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Retinol Activity Equivalent
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1.8 mcg
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Bate Carotene
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23.9 mcg
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Leutin+Zeaxanthin
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294 mcg
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Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
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1.0 mg
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Beta Tocopherol
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1.0 mg
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Gamma Tocopherol
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1.0 mg
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Delta Tocopherol
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1.0 mg
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Vitamin K
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4.0 mcg
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Thiamin
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1.2 mg
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Riboflavin
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0.5 mg
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Folate
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35.0 mcg
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Food Folate
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35.0 mcg
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Dietary Folate Equivalents
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35.0 mcg
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Niacin
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8.5 mg
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Vitamin B6
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0.6 mg
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Choline
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0.5 mg
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Betaine
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0.5 mg
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Pantothenic Acid
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0.5 mg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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60.7 mg
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Iron
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6.6 mg
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Magnesium
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245 mg
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Phosphorus
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486 mg
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Potassium
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832 mg
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Sodium
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22.1 mg
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Selenium
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69.4 mcg
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Fluoride
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69.4 mcg
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Zinc
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5.1 mg
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Copper
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0.9 mg
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Manganese
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3.6 mg
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Saturated Fats
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0.9 g
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12:00
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11.0 mg
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13:00
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11.0 mg
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14:00
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20.2 mg
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15:00
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20.2 mg
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16:00
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756 mg
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17:00
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756 mg
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18:00
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31.3 mg
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19:00
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31.3 mg
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20:00
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31.3 mg
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22:00
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31.3 mg
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24:00:00
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31.3 mg
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Mono-unsaturated Fat
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0.5 g
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14:01
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0.5 g
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15:01
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0.5 g
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16:1 undifferentiated
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11.0 mg
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16:1 c
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11.0 mg
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16:1 t
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11.0 mg
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17:01
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11.0 mg
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18:1 undifferentiated
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443 mg
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18:1 c
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443 mg
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18:1 t
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443 mg
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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2.0 g
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16:2 undifferentiated
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1838 mg
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18:2 undifferentiated
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1838 mg
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18:2 n-6 c, c
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1838 mg
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18:2 c, t
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1838 mg
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18:2 t, c
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1838 mg
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18:2 t, t
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1838 mg
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18:2 i
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1838 mg
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18:2 t not further defined
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1838 mg
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18:03
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202 mg
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18:3 n-3, c, c, c
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202 mg
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18:3 n-6, c, c, c
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202 mg
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Other Fats
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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202 mg
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Omega 6 Fatty Acids
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1838 mg
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Amino Acids
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Alanine
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894 mg
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Arginine
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1150 mg
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Cystine
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508 mg
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Glycine
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832 mg
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Histidine
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517 mg
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Isoleucine
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839 mg
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Leucine
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1560 mg
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Lysine
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856 mg
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Methionine
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442 mg
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Phenylalanine
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1288 mg
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Proline
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2731 mg
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Serine
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970 mg
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Threonine
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780 mg
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Tryptophan
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383 mg
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Tyrosine
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659 mg
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Valine
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1126 mg
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Hydroxyproline
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970 mg
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Glutamic Acid
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6000 mg
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Aspartic Acid
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1433 mg
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Buying & Storing Tips
- In the market, barley is available in various forms, like pearled, flaked and hulled forms.
- You can get barley in both prepackaged form and bulk containers.
- Buy barley only from those stores which have good turnover. This is necessary to make sure that the cereals are fresh.
- While buying barley in bulk, make sure that the bins have been covered properly.
- Always ensure that is no moisture content in barley, whether it is in bulk bins or prepackaged containers.
- Keep barley in clean, well covered glass containers and place it in a cool and dry place.
- In the warm season, you can also store barley in the refrigerator.
