GOLDEN GRAINS FARM COMPANY LIMITED is a Saskatchewan owned company which produces hulless barley products from Saskatchewan Grown Hulless Barley.
All Golden Grains products are 100% whole grain.
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HULLESS BARLEY
Until about the beginning of this century, barley was a staple diet in many Western Countries.
It was then largely replaced by wheat, which was more suitable for making yeast-leavened bread.
However, barley is still consumed in many parts of the world.
The Canada Food Guide recommends 5-12 servings of cereal grains each day.
It also encourages us to lower our fat intake, and to increase our fibre, fruits and vegetable intakes.
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Nutritional characteristics of barley include:
Barley is very high in dietary fibre, especially soluble dietary fibre.
The soluble fibre contains beta-glucans which lowers serum cholesteral levels.
Barley fibre is also hydroscopic, meaning it has water holding capacity which aids in gastro-intestinal function.
Barley is important for Tocotrienols and Tocopherals (Tocols) which reduce the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) and are natural anti-oxidants which may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Barley is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, B-vitamins and certain minerals.
Barley is low in fat.
Barley research was conducted at the University of Alberta on Type II Diabetics, where they had improved glucose levels as a result of substituting barley in place of wheat products in their diet.
It is low in gluten and can be used by some people with wheat allergies.
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Golden Grains product line includes:
Golden Grains Hulless Barley Flour
Golden Grains Thick Rolled Hulless Barley
Golden Grains Hot Hulless Barley Cereal
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Golden Grains Products available at
Saskatchewan Made Stores
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