Organic Barley Grass Powder

Barley is a cereal that is widely used as a food and from which an exceptional herb rich in nutrients is obtained. Barley is especially known for its caryopses, or seeds. It has been a highly used and appreciated food since ancient times due to its beneficial properties.

Barley grass refers to the freshly sprouted leaves of the barley plant. These are the first leaves, harvested in their early stage of development after germination, and obtained through a special drying process of the young leafy part of the barley plant.

Barley, or common barley, is a herbaceous plant from the Gramineae family, and its scientific name is Hordeum vulgare.

Barley is an annual grass that grows in autumn (autumn cultivars) and spring (spring cultivars). Known since ancient times, it was one of the first crops to be cultivated on a large scale.

The origin area of ancestral forms can be identified in the Near East, more precisely in the region that includes present-day Israel, Jordan, Syria, and southern Anatolia.

It is an extremely adaptable plant, which is why it is widely spread across the globe, especially in Europe. It can be cultivated from sea level up to high altitudes, such as 4500 meters in the Andes or the Himalayas, where it matures in a short period.

The high nutritional value of barley grass was discovered by Japanese scientist Yoshihide Hagiwara in 1970. He was driven by the belief that dietary supplements on the market could not replace what we can obtain directly from nature.

Today, barley grass powder is increasingly known and appreciated for its numerous nutritional properties.

Our barley grass comes from organic farming. Barley grass appears as a bright green powder. The powder must be fine and free of stems or veins.

Its scent is slightly pungent, reminiscent of hay, like a freshly mown lawn. The flavor is particularly delicate, leaning toward sweetness with a slightly tart note.

Its subtle yet distinctive taste can enhance the character of any recipe it is added to.

Extremely important is the cold-drying method: it must be dried at low temperatures to preserve all of its nutrients intact.

Barley grass can be consumed in the following forms:

• FRESH, in the form of juice.
• DRIED, as powder to add to smoothies or as a spice in recipes.
• DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, in the form of capsules or tablets.
  

The juice is extracted by pressing the grass and must be drunk immediately, otherwise it may lose all of its beneficial properties.

The powder, on the other hand, is more practical as it retains its nutrients for a longer time. It can be added as an ingredient in recipes, enriching them with flavor!

It can be added to savory dishes, over vegetables, roasts, or potatoes... But most importantly, it can be mixed with any beverage, fruit, smoothies, or used as an ingredient in green juice preparations!

Barley grass powder can be consumed in the following ways:

• yogurt or milk
• smoothies or fruit juices
• herbal teas and tea
• desserts and cookies
• salads or used as a seasoning
• broths or soups
• bread and pasta doughs