BARLEYmax® grain is a complete whole grain with significant nutritional benefits.
This barley grain has a superior nutritional profile compared to many other commercially available grains, as it contains:
2.5 x fibre of oats
4 x resistant starch of most grains
50% the Glycemic Index (GI) of oats
35% less carbohydrates than oats
70% less sodium than oats
View nutrition information panel for BARLEYmax®.
BARLEYmax® is found in a range of healthy products including cereals, porridge, wraps and cereal bars.
Click here for a list of available products with BARLEYmax®
Products that contain BARLEYmax® are available at leading supermarkets and several independents. Click here to find out where to buy products with BARLEYmax®
Yes, BARLEYmax® does contain gluten.
The Healthy Grain Company and its partners are developing an ultra-low gluten barley, which will be available in the near future.
However, for people who need to restrict dietary gluten, The Healthy Grain have a product called Ultra Low Gluten Barley, which contains less than 20 ppm (parts per million) of gluten, the level recommended by the World Health Organisation for classification as gluten free.
BARLEYmax® contains 4.5% naturally occurring sugars and there is no added sucrose.
Download the full nutritional informational panel for BARLEYmax®, which contains the values for all nutrients found in this superior whole grain.
The most convenient way to include BARLEYmax® in your diet, is by purchasing the range of products available, including cereals, snacks and wraps, which can be found at your local supermarket.
In addition, there are a range of delicious and healthy recipes to add more BARLEYmax® to your diet in a variety of ways,
Flatulence is generally a sign of a healthy digestive system.
When adjusting your diet to include more fiberous foods (such as the BARLEYmax® grain), it is common to experience some issues such as flatulence, however this is a positive sign that your digestive tract is adjusting.
If you are concerned about ongoing flatulence issues, please seek advice from your health care professional.
Resistant Starch is found in ‘cool carbs’. When you cook rice, pasta or potatoes, then let them cool down, the resistant starch content of these foods increases. Resistant starch is also found in baked beans, lentils, maize and grains.
Whilst some grains have small amounts of resistant starch, BARLEYmax® contains the highest amount of resistant starch of all the grains available on Australian supermarket shelves. Find out which products contain BARLEYmax® to help increase your resistant starch intake.
No, BARLEYmax® is not genetically modified.
BARLEYmax® wholegrain is non-GM and was developed by CSIRO using traditional plant breeding techniques. These techniques have been used for many years and are well accepted in the plant breeding industry.
Resistant Starch is a non-digestible fibre. This means that it passes through the small intestine (without being digested) and into the gut, where it provides a fuel for the healthy bacteria to promote good digestive health.
Resistant starch has been shown to help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control and increases satiety to keep you fuller for longer. It also helps to lower cholesterol and promotes bowel regularity and overall good gut health.
