🌱 Organic and 100% Italian Oltresole's organic pearl barley, in a convenient 1 kg format, is a 100% Italian cereal, characterized by the removal of bran and husks through pearling, which speeds up cooking and makes it highly digestible. 💎 Rich in minerals | 🧘 Digestible cereal A valuable source of soluble and insoluble fibers, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3), and vitamin E, as well as minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium, pearl barley supports intestinal regularity, contributes to cardiovascular well-being, and helps control abdominal bloating. 💧 No soaking required | 🍲 Perfect for soups and broths After a brief rinse under running water, the barley should be cooked in boiling water, plant-based milk, or broth (ratio 1:2) for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully absorbed; alternatively, it can be steamed or baked for different textures. Thanks to its neutral and delicate taste, it is ideal for soups, broths, creamy soups, and "orzotto" – a risotto variant enriched with seasonal vegetables, legumes, or mushrooms – but it also works well in cold summer salads paired with tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, and fresh cheeses, or in vegetarian patties mixed with spinach, ricotta, or pumpkin.