Wholefoods Pearl Barley 500g is a versatile dried grain for home cooks preparing filling soups, stews, casseroles, risottos and salads. The pack contains approximately 20 servings, requires no soaking and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
Pack Contains
1 x 500g bag of dried pearl barley, total weight 500g.
Key Features
- Natural source of fibre
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- No soaking required
- Ideal for soups, stews, casseroles, risottos and grain salads
- Approximately 20 servings per pack
Product Details
- Range: Wholefoods
- Product: Dried pearl barley
- Pack size: 500g
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Ingredients
Pearl barley.
Allergy Advice
Contains barley, a cereal containing gluten. Always check the packaging before use.
Nutrition
| Typical values | As consumed per 100g | As consumed per 80g portion |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 470kJ / 111kcal | 376kJ / 89kcal |
| Fat | 0.8g | 0.6g |
| of which saturates | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.8g | 16.6g |
| of which sugars | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 4.5g | 3.6g |
| Protein | 3g | 2.4g |
| Salt | 0.03g | 0.02g |
Directions
Rinse thoroughly before cooking. Add 100g of pearl barley to a large saucepan with 500ml of water, bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 50 minutes until softened but still slightly firm, then drain and rinse.
Warnings & Storage
Do not eat raw. Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal the pack or transfer the contents to an airtight container. For best before end, see the side of the pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this pearl barley need soaking?
No. Rinse thoroughly before cooking and follow the hob instructions.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes, it is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
How many servings are in the pack?
The 500g pack contains approximately 20 servings.
Add Wholefoods Pearl Barley to your food cupboard for an economical and adaptable cooking ingredient. Its firm texture makes it especially useful for hearty one-pot meals, warming soups and satisfying grain salads.
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