Barley Flour / Jau Atta 500Grams

Barley, or “jau,” is a vital cereal crop grown in Pakistan next to wheat, rice, and maize. The grain has a chewy, nuttiness that complements dishes like halwa or cheela.

100 grams of barley flour bears the following nutritional profile:

Health Benefits

• Just like wheat flour, barley flour is rich in lignans that reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
• The presence of soluble fibers in barley flour promotes satiety and can help with weight loss. At the same time, the high fiber content also improves digestion. Studies indicate that barley flour may help those with gut-related issues, like IBS, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Various studies have discovered that insoluble fiber present in barley can reduce the risk of developing gallstones, while the beta-glucans lower cholesterol levels.