Barley is a cereal grain of which there are winter and spring types.
it is used in malting (the conversion of grain to malt used in beer
production) as malted barley. malt flour is used in baking, cereals,
and sauces. pearled barley, in which the hull and outer kernel are
removed by abrasive action, is found in barley soups. barley flour
and flakes are used in baked products. barley is high in carbohy-
drates and contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, and b vitamins.
