Orzo Barley For Soup & Salad 400g - Riso Gallo

Gallo Riso Barley is a tasty, versatile, and convenient product in the kitchen. Ideal for preparing imaginative cold salads and delicious hot first courses. It's excellent as a side dish, in imaginative fillings, or boiled and seasoned to taste.

Barley: properties and benefits

Besides being appreciated for its flavor, barley has important properties and benefits for our health. It helps the body's natural balance because it is rich in fiber and contains beta-glucans , which help maintain normal cholesterol levels.

The origin of barley

Cultivation of this plant began approximately 10,000–11,000 years ago in the Middle East and then spread throughout the world, thanks to its ability to grow in a variety of climates and altitudes. Although barley's nutritional value began to decline in the 19th century, today it still ranks fourth in the world in terms of sown area, after wheat, corn, and rice.