Product List Grains, Flours and Pastas – Whole Grains

Barley has an historical reputation for building strength. Gladiators of the Roman Empire were called hordearii (barley-men), because barley was the staple of their training diet. The fiber content in barley, especially the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber beta-glucan, makes this versatile grain an essential part of the health conscious consumer's diet. The flavor and texture of cooked barley makes it an excellent addition to soups and stews.

Barley has an historical reputation for building strength. Gladiators of the Roman Empire were called hordearii (barley-men), because barley was the staple of their training diet. The fiber content in barley, especially the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber beta-glucan, makes this versatile grain an essential part of the health conscious consumer's diet. The flavor and texture of cooked barley makes it an excellent addition to soups and stews.

eBarley is an ancient grain hull-less variety. This Hull-less barley or "naked barley" has an outer hull that's loosely attached to the kernel so it generally falls off during harvesting. This form of barley likely has slightly higher fiber content because it requires less processing. Use hull-less barley as you would hulled barley.

eBarley is an ancient grain hull-less variety. This Hull-less barley or "naked barley" has an outer hull that's loosely attached to the kernel so it generally falls off during harvesting. This form of barley likely has slightly higher fiber content because it requires less processing. Use hull-less barley as you would hulled barley.

Rice is the third most important cereal grain in the world, after wheat and corn. It originated in Asia, and most of the world's rice is still grown there. Rice supplies up to half the daily calories of half the world's population. And unlike many other grains, rice is grown almost exclusively for human consumption. Brown rice is a whole grain food, with only the inedible outer hull of the rice kernel removed, retaining the bran and germ and thus its many nutrients.

Millet is thought to have originated in North Africa, where it has been consumed since prehistoric times, and is still a dietary staple. The African flatbread injera is made from ground millet, as is the Indian roti. This tiny, sweet-tasting round grain has recently gained popularity as an alternative to rice as a side dish or in soups and casseroles.

Quinoa (prounced KEEN-wah) has attained "superfood" status in the U.S. It is not actually a grain, rather, it is related to spinach and chard. Its tiny seeds provide complete protein with the best amino acid profile of any grain. And a great advantage: cooking time is only ten minutes! Use as you would use rice.

Quinoa (prounced KEEN-wah) has attained "superfood" status in the U.S. It is not actually a grain; rather, it is related to spinach and chard. Its tiny seeds provide complete protein with the best amino acid profile of any grain. And a great advantage: cooking time is only ten minutes! Use as you would use rice.