The Earth's Classic Rolled Barley Whole Grain Cereal is made from conditioned, steamed & flaked pre-cleaned whole barley berries. One of the oldest known cereal grains with a sweet nut-like flavor. Tasty as a hot cereal or mixed into muesli and baked goods. It makes a delicious & satisfying hot cereal and a wonderful alternative to the rolled oats in many recipes, such as cookies, cereals, nutrition bars, breads, beverages & meats. A good source of fibre and protein whilst being low in fat and very low in cholesterol. It contains the trace minerals selenium, magnesium, chromium and copper as well as vitamins B1 and B and also contains many plant based antioxidant and phytochemicals that support good health. The regular consumption of rolled barley is suggested to help ward off diabetes due to it being high in beta-glucan soluble fiber. This type of fiber found in barley promotes healthy blood sugar by slowing down glucose absorption.