Barley Flour 500g – Natural, Stone-Ground
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Barley flour contains approximately 7g of beta-glucan per 100g — a soluble dietary fibre found in high concentration in barley. The European Food Safety Authority and food scie... Read more ↓
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100% Organic Barley (Jau / Yava). Vegan. Contains gluten. No preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavours or colours.
Nutrition FactsServing: 30g (3 tbsp)
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100g | % RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 106 kcal | 354 kcal | 5.3% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 12.5g | 7.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 73.4g | 6.8% |
| Of which Sugars | 0.3g | 1g | <1% |
| Total Fat | 0.5g | 1.8g | <1% |
| Of which Saturated Fat | <0.1g | 0.4g | <1% |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.2g | 17.3g | 20.8% |
| Of which Beta-Glucan | ~2.1g | ~7g | - |
| Sodium | 5mg | 18mg | <1% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 5mg | 8.8% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 133mg | 11.8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.4mg | 4.6mg | 8.6% |
* % RDA based on a 2000 kcal reference diet (FSSAI). Values are approximate and may vary by batch.
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Barley flour contains approximately 7g of beta-glucan per 100g — a soluble dietary fibre found in high concentration in barley. The European Food Safety Authority and food science authorities both approve the claim that 3g beta-glucan per day "contributes to maintenance of normal blood dietary fibre content levels." A 90g serving of barley flour delivers this target dose.
What is Barley Flour (Jau Atta)?
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), called jau or jav in Hindi and yava in Sanskrit, is one of humanity's oldest cultivated grains. In India, it is used for traditional preparations including sattu (when roasted), Tibetan tsampa porridge, and jau ki roti. Modern nutrition science has identified barley's beta-glucan as one of the most potent dietary fibre-rich agents available from food sources. Our barley flour is stone cold-milled from certified organic barley to preserve its extraordinary fibre content.
Key Nutritional Benefits
- Exceptional dietary fibre — 17.3g per 100g, the highest of any common grain flour (5.2g per 30g serving, 20.8% RDA)
- Beta-glucan — approximately 7g per 100g; traditionally used to reduce LDL dietary fibre content
- Good protein — 12.5g per 100g
- Iron — 5mg per 100g (8.8% RDA per 30g serving)
- Niacin (B3) — 4.6mg per 100g (8.6% RDA per 30g) for energy metabolism
- Low GI — approximately 28–40; among the lowest of all grains
Barley vs Other Flours: Dietary Fibre (per 100g)
| Flour | Total Fibre (g) | Beta-Glucan (g) | GI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhatu Organic Barley Flour | 17.3 | ~7 | 28–40 |
| Oats Flour | 10.6 | ~5 | 55–65 |
| Whole Wheat Atta | 11.5 | 0 | 69–71 |
| Ragi Flour | 11.5 | 0 | 68–83 |
| White Rice Flour | 0.4 | 0 | 72–85 |
Beta-glucan data: Lazaridou & Biliaderis, Journal of Cereal Science 2007. GI: Atkinson et al., Diabetes Care 2008. Fibre: ICMR-NIN 2017.
How to Use Barley Flour
- Jau ki roti — Blend 50% barley + 50% whole wheat atta; cook on medium tawa
- Soup thickener — Add 1–2 tbsp barley flour to vegetable or lentil soups; simmer 10 minutes
- Multigrain atta blend — Replace 20–30% of regular atta with barley flour for added fibre in everyday rotis
- Porridge — Cook barley flour with milk and jaggery for a thick, nutritious breakfast porridge
- Baking — Add to muffins, cookies and bread for fibre enrichment (up to 25% of total flour)
Frequently Asked Questions
Beta-glucan is a soluble dietary fibre found abundantly in barley (approximately 7g/100g). It forms a gel in the gut that slows digestion, reduces postprandial blood glucose spikes, and binds bile acids — a mechanism that lowers LDL cholesterol. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim that 3g of beta-glucan per day (from barley or oats) "contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels." A 90g serving of barley flour provides this target.
Yes. Barley contains hordein, a type of gluten protein. It is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or wheat/gluten intolerance. However, barley's gluten is structurally different from wheat gluten and some people with wheat sensitivity (non-coeliac) tolerate barley better — though always consult a doctor before consumption.
Barley flour (jau atta) can replace 20–30% of wheat atta in rotis for added fibre without drastically changing texture. It is traditionally used in North Indian jau ki roti. It can also be stirred into soups and stews as a thickener (contains natural starches), added to smoothies for a fibre boost, or used in muffin and pancake recipes blended with other flours.
Yes. Clinical evidence supports barley's cholesterol-lowering effect. A meta-analysis of 14 randomised controlled trials (Zhu et al., 2015) found that barley beta-glucan consumption significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Regular consumption of 3g/day beta-glucan is classified as an effective dietary intervention for hypercholesterolaemia by global health authorities.