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. A tonic made by soaking barley in water has been used in folk medicine to treat patients during convalescence. The fiber content in barley, especially the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber beta-glucan, makes this versatile grain an excellent addition to the health conscious consumer's diet.

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.