19 11, 2019

A New Mediterranean Species of Cereal

There’s a new cereal in town, and it brings some interesting points to the table. It’s called Tritordeum, and it’s an inter-species cross between durum wheat (Triticum durum) and wild barley (Hordeum chilense). The result is: Great nutritional, agronomic and organoleptic properties A more sustainable cereal than wheat Highly-digestible gluten, due to lower amounts [...]

25 01, 2019

Malt

Malt Also known as Malting What is Malt? Malt is the result of an enzymatic process for germinating grains and allowing them to sprout. Barley is the most commonly malted grain due to its high enzyme content. Other grains such as wheat, rice, oats, millets, corn, rye, sorghum and triticale can be [...]

3 12, 2018

Ancient Grains

Ancient Grains What are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains is an umbrella term for grains and pseudocereals not bred or genetically manipulated for many centuries. Consumer interest in “natural” and non-hybridized grains and cereals continues fueling demand for these grains.2 Some producers in the Americas eschew the “ancient” label since these grains have been [...]

29 11, 2018

Barley

Barley What is Barley? Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a flavorful and chewy grain that can be added to breads and other baked goods. It may be hulled or pearled, which can change a product’s final flavor and nutritional profile.1 Barley is a non-GMO crop typically available for culinary use in two forms: [...]

30 11, 2016

Gluten Sensitivity

People who are gluten sensitivities avoid wheat, rye and barley. Gluten Sensitivity  What is Gluten Sensitivity? Eating products that contain gluten creates physical problems for those with gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The broad aspects of gluten sensitivity include a variety of diagnosis [...]

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