What Is Barley Flakes?

Barley flakes provide one of the ways to enjoy the many nutritious and healthy benefits of barley! They can be eaten hot or cold, and are an amazing alternative to oat flakes, nuttier, slightly sweeter flavour and chewier texture. Yum!

To create barley flakes, whole grain barley is first de-hulled, then usually hydrated through steaming. Next it is gently. Briefly and precisely heated, before passing through a rolling mill and then cooled before packaging.

Why Should I Get Barley Flakes ?

This whole process stabilises the grain, which means that the enzymes are neutralised to avoid oxidation and rancidity. The heating converts the starches to more simple sugars, which makes them more easily digested, but leaves the barley's vitamin and mineral content intact, so they stay healthy for you.

Add raisins, cranberries, or other dried fruits to the flakes as they are being cooked. The fruits will plump and help to sweeten the cereal. You can mix with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for homemade granola's, muesli's, or trail mixes.

Instructions For Use:

Barley is a cereal grain with a chewy texture & mild, nutty flavour. Barley flakes need about 30 minutes to cook when simmering. When using in baked goods, some recipes will advise soaking them first for a short while to soften them. Try barley flakes as a porridge instead of oats.

Storage Instructions:

Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.

Packaging Details:

Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!

(Some Large sizes may have non-resealable packaging)

FAQ

How long do barley flakes take to cook? They need about 30 minutes to cook when simmering. Try them as a porridge in place of oats.

Can I use barley flakes instead of oats? Yes, they are a great alternative to oat flakes with a nuttier, slightly sweeter flavour and a chewier texture, and can be eaten hot or cold.

Do I need to soak barley flakes for baking? When using them in baked goods, some recipes advise soaking them first for a short while to soften them.

Do barley flakes contain gluten? Yes, barley naturally contains gluten, and they are packed in an environment that also handles gluten.

What's In My Barley Flakes ?

Ingredients: Barley Flakes, (Gluten)

Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarian diets.

Country of Origin: Netherlands

**Nutritional Information**
Typical Values	Per 100g
Energy	1617kJ 386kCal
Protein	9.1g
Fat	2g
- Of Which Saturates	0.4g
Carbohydrates	77g
- Of Which Sugars	1.5g
Salt	0.5g
Fibre	10g