{"product_id":"organic-pearled-barley-500g","title":"Organic Pearled Barley 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePearled barley is the most processed form of barley grain — with the tough outer husk and most of the bran layer removed — producing a white, round pearl that cooks relatively quickly to a creamy, slightly chewy texture. These certified organic pearled barley from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are the classic soup grain, the essential ingredient in Scotch broth, and a wonderfully comforting everyday carbohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the pearling process, pearled barley retains significant \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucan\u003c\/strong\u003e soluble fibre (barley is the second richest food source after oats), providing meaningful cholesterol-lowering and blood glucose moderating effects. Also provides \u003cstrong\u003eselenium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ephosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e, and B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to soups and stews — it swells significantly, thickening the broth. Cook as a side dish (1:3 ratio, 25–30 minutes). Use in mushroom and barley risotto. Add to salads. Use in stuffed peppers. Make traditional Scotch broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Classic Scotch Broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring 1.5 litres stock to a boil. Add 150g pearled barley, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced turnips or swede, 1 sliced leek, and 300g lamb neck (optional for vegetarian version use extra vegetable stock). Simmer for 45–60 minutes until the barley is tender and the soup has thickened to a satisfying, creamy consistency. Season and finish with fresh parsley. The barley is what makes Scotch broth distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1477 kJ \/ 352 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Pearled Barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between pearled barley and pot barley?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePearled barley has had both the husk and most of the bran removed — quicker to cook, lighter in colour, milder in flavour, lower in fibre than pot barley. Pot barley retains more bran, is nuttier, and has more nutrition but takes longer to cook. For soups and everyday use, pearled barley is the most convenient choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes barley contain gluten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — barley contains gluten (specifically hordein). Not suitable for those with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes pearled barley still have beta-glucan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — while pearling removes some bran, pearled barley retains significant beta-glucan throughout the grain, not just in the outer layers. It remains one of the better dietary sources of this cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215381864700,"sku":"JNO9511","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN186_large_77526f7f-d3ad-42e5-8fad-a8fc2ada293a.jpg?v=1781959769","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-pearled-barley-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}