This 100% organic whole grain is an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, niacin (vitamin B3), thiamine and minerals. Sprouted into grass it is the source of the very popular barley geen juice. Dry the juice and you have barley green powder. It sprouts wonderfully. As it is still complete in its hull it can be soaked, sprouted, soaked and cooked, fed to your companion animal friends raw, or whatever suits.