Pearl barley

Pearl barley belongs to the cereal family and is native to the Asian continent. Among the various types of barley, it stands out for being free of bran and husks. Therefore it has no external covering and therefore has a white color. This is the result of a long refining process which then facilitates preparation in the kitchen. In fact, it requires less soaking and cooking time. First of all it must be said that 100g of pearl barley provides approximately 320 calories, of which the majority is given by carbohydrates. This cereal is rich in mineral salts, especially phosphorus. We find iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and silicon as well. Among the amino acids we mention niacin, thiamine, riboflavin. The presence of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E should also be noted. It helps to combat constipation and reduce the feeling of bloating. It also offers relief in case of inflammation. It can be used both to make compresses to reduce skin inflammation and to keep sore throats. It will be sufficient to prepare a decoction of pearl barley and spelled.