It is traditionally used to provide a balanced and complete diet. Because it brings many benefits to the body. Barley is a cereal consumed since ancient times and originates from the area of Israel. Nutritionally contains a similar amount of protein to wheat but contains more lysine than other cereals like rye but this remains the limiting amino acid. It contains gluten although in smaller quantities than wheat. It contains a high content of slow absorption carbohydrates and a high fibre content similar to rye. Its fat content is low, with a high content of polyunsaturated fat, especially omega-6 followed by omega-3 and some omega-9. The vitamin contribution is important highlighting the vitamin B group and vitamin E.
Barley is very rich in minerals, providing a wide variety of minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese... with an important contribution of antioxidant minerals such as zinc and selenium. Traditionally barley is the most used cereal to produce beer and other liquors such as whiskey. It is important to consume barley from organic farming to avoid the consumption of contaminants or genetically modified organisms.