Also Known As: Product Info: Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) is one of the oldest of the domesticated crops. "Pearled" means that the bran and hull have been removed, leaving only a small white pearl of endosperm. Pearled Barley has a sweet, nutty flavor and soft chewy texture. There is evidence of Barley going back to the Nile over 18,000 years ago. Barley was also an important grain to the Chinese where it was believed to increase male sexuality. In Rome, Barley was the special dish of the gladiators. Barley is an ingredient in brewing beer and was used as such when first planted in the US around 1600. Suggested Use: Barley makes a hearty breakfast porridge, try it with nut and raisins. Add it to soups, stews, pilafs, casseroles or mix with sauted wild mushrooms, onion and garlic. Add a cup of cooked Barley to poultry stuffing. Ingredients: Barley. (May contain trace amounts of wheat). Basic Preparations: Rinse well, add 1 cup of barley to 2 1/2 cups of boiling water. Simmer covered 35-40 minutes until liquid is absorbed. For a fluffier grain, soak Barley in water for 5 hours then simmer covered for 15 minutes. One cup dry yields 3-1/2 to 4 cups cooked.