BARLEY vs WHEAT at mahalaxmimaltextract.com

Barley and wheat- both belong to our daily diet plan and we consume them interchangeably. But do you know the difference between the two? Usually people consider both as similar but No! They actually are different from each other.

Barley is usually harvested in warmer seasons and hence it is harvested in spring time. On the other hand, we have wheat which best thrives in cooler climates so it is harvested at the start of winter.

Health benefits

Barley malt extract and wheat both belong to the grass family and comprises endosperm, outer bran and an inner germ. Both provide their own nutritional benefits such as wheat is consumed as whole grains, they are a rich source of important nutrients such as folate, copper, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, niacin, thiamine, calcium and vitamin B6. On the other hand, Barley malt powder is full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The consumption of whole grain barley can provide a burst of fibre and other nutrients like niacin, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, manganese and vitamin B1.

Availability

The most extensively grown crop in the world is wheat which is quite commonly available everywhere. But barley is the fourth most grown cereal so it's not that widely available if compared to wheat.

Protein

As stated earlier too, both the grains are the complete pack of nutritions and have comparable levels of protein. Pearled barley contains 9.9 grams of protein whereas  Hulled barley contains 12.5 grams. Wheat flour has 12 grams whereas whole wheat flour holds 13.2 grams and. 

Preparation

Barley doesn't need any preparation as it can be prepared by washing and cooking -  just like rice. On the other hand wheat is required to be processed and converted into flour before you can cook something with it.

Taste

Well, both have their own taste which is liked by almost all. When it comes to malting, barley tastes better than wheat and is definitely a preferred ingredient.

Wheat has a comparatively weaker taste, so it’s not suitable for a great brew. But when it comes to nutrition, then nothing can beat wheat.

All in all Wheat and barley both have their individual importance on their own sides. Both are considered as an important ingredient in various recipes and are even very much needed by the body in the right quantity. Therefore it is essential to know the difference between them as well as when they should be consumed. Contact Mahalaxmi Malt Extract for best Malt Based Food and  malted milk food in India.