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Natural goodness. Barley for your heart. For your health. Idaho preferred. Barley, one of the most overlooked of the cereal grains, has been grown for food for over 4,000 years! The ancient Egyptians even left records and drawings of barley harvests. The barley in this packet was grown in Idaho. Some of it quite possibly at the Kauffman Farm in Filer, Idaho, providing a direct from farm to consumer product. Over 700,000 acres of barley are planted in the spring. By mid to late summer you may see a golden ocean splashing over the farmlands announcing the coming harvest. Nutritional Information: Nutritional Information The barley found in your grocery store is pearled barley. When harvested, barley maintains a rough hull exterior, which is fibrous and hard to remove. The hull it mechanically removed by a pearler and a smooth kernel is produced. The healthful and tasty portion of the barley remains. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests in their Dietary Guidelines that we should avoid an excessive intake of fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium and increase our consumption of complex carbohydrates! Barley is a natural high carbohydrate low fat food. It is less costly, more healthful and contains fewer calories per ounce than other cereal grains. Recent studies have shown that barley may the cholesterol level in your blood. What does this mean? A one percent reduction in high blood cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease by two percent. Cooking: Barley is the pearl of all food grains. It takes some cooking, and in addition to the healthful benefits, barley has a unique flavor when blended with the right balance of ingredients. For every cup of pearled barley, three cups of water should be used. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and cook for one hour. We have many more wonderful barley recipes available, just ask! Buying Information: Barley is readily available for purchase in most U.S. grocery stores. It is usually found in plastic bags in the rice and noodle aisle. You might also find barley in bulk bins in large grocery stores or health food stores. If your favorite store doesn't stock barley, ask for it! 208-326-4131. Idaho Barley Commission: 208-334-4290. www.kauffmanfarm.com. www.idahobarley.org. www.barleyfoods.org.