As one of the first grains cultivated for food, organic purple barley is an ancient grain that has long been utilized as a staple food since the Stone Ages. Purple barley stands out among other varieties of barley not only for its rich, deep purple color but also for its natural abundance of dietary fiber, protein, iron and other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In particular, hulless purple barley is more nutrient-dense than its hulled counterpart since no bran is removed and the whole grain kernel remains intact.

The Health Ranger Store wants you to experience the full nutritional benefits of this healthy and delicious staple food, which is why we're thrilled to introduce our NEW Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes! Available in convenient 12 oz. pouches, our hulless organic purple barley flakes are a good source of dietary fiber, protein, calcium and other nutrients that can support your overall health. With its sweet and nutty flavor, hearty texture and vibrant purple hue, this incredible superfood makes a great addition to soups, stews, baked goods, porridge, muesli and more.

Our Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes contain no additives, coloring, preservatives, carriers or processing aids and have been thoroughly lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. Our organic purple barley flakes are non-GMO, non-China, certified Kosher and organic.

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This product is verified A+++ based on glyphosate analysis standards published at www.GlyphosateTested.com. 

This means the product has been tested via triple quad mass spec (LS-MS-MS) and conforms to the glyphosate / AMPA limits required for an A+++ rating as described at www.GlyphosateTested.com.

Low Heavy Metals Verified!

This product is verified A+++ according to the heavy metals standards published at www.LowHeavyMetalsVerified.org

This means the product has been tested via ICP-MS and confirmed to meet the limits for an A+++ rating as described at LowHeavyMetalsVerified.org.

Organic purple barley flakes are light reddish brown flakes with white flecking that are produced by the Hordeum vulgare plant. Native to Tibet and the Himalayas, purple barley is a fantastic winter grain and an important food crop in Northern Africa and the Middle East. In more recent years, this ancient grain has been cultivated as a staple food in the Pacific Northwest. Compared to other types of barley, purple barley flakes also have a chewier and less gummy texture.

Purple barley comes in two varieties: hulled and hulless. Technically, both versions have a hull but in order to turn the purple barley kernels into purple barley flakes, the hull must be removed. Hulled barley has the hull bound to the kernel, which means removing the hull also removes the nutrient-dense bran and endosperm. But with hulless barley, the hull is not bound to the kernel, which can therefore naturally fall off during harvesting, keeping the whole grain kernel intact. Since the nutrient-dense bran, endosperm and germ all remain present in hulless barley, it is considered one of the most nutritious grains on earth. This also makes hulless barley easy to clean. Our Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes are made from an ancient Himalayan landrace hulless variety of purple barley.

Aside from their impressive nutritional content, purple barley flakes are also known for their unique nutty and slightly smoky flavor, hearty texture and beautiful dark purple hue. This grain is a popular choice for adding nutritious anthocyanins to a wide variety of dishes. A study from the journal Food, Science and Technology explored the potential of hulless purple barley as a valuable ingredient for functional food uses.

Since hulless purple barley flakes still contain the nutrient-rich bran, germ and endosperm, they are a much healthier alternative that can provide more nutrition than their hulled counterpart. As such, they are counted as one of the world's most nutritious grains.

The characteristic dark purple seed coat of purple barley flakes is naturally abundant in antioxidant anthocyanins – with even higher concentrations than cultivated blueberries. According to a study from the journal Foods, purple barley is packed with highly bioavailable antioxidant polyphenols. Meanwhile, a study from Journal of Food and Drug Analysis discovered that purple barley flakes contained the highest levels of antioxidant flavonoids among all varieties of barley. Other antioxidants found in purple barley flakes include quercetin, kaemferol, myricetin, phytosterols, anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids.

When it comes to other nutrients, purple barley flakes are said to contain more fiber than wheat, more B vitamins than white barley and more zinc than lentils. According to a study that was published in the journal Food, Science and Technology, purple barley flakes are known for their high content of bioactive compounds. The study also indicated that purple barley flakes contain many nutrients, such as beta-glucan, dietary fiber, protein, copper, calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, chromium, phosphorus, niacin, folates, arabinoxylans, tocols, molybdenum, oligosaccharides and vitamin B1.

Support sensible weight management plans – The high content of beta-glucans and soluble dietary fiber in purple barley flakes can help curb your appetite by keeping you feeling full for longer periods of time. This makes purple barley flakes an ideal tool for helping you achieve your sensible weight management goals, especially when accompanied by a well-balanced diet and regular exercise routine.

Support healthy digestive function – Because they contain high levels of dietary fiber, purple barley flakes can help nourish your healthy gut flora and support overall digestive health and regular bowel movements. Moreover, the manganese in purple barley flakes can help support optimal nutrient absorption and maintain the healthy production of digestive enzymes within the normal range.

Support healthy immune function – Purple barley flakes are naturally abundant in immune-supporting compounds, such as beta-glucans, manganese, selenium and copper. This superfood is also rich in phenolic compounds and other potent antioxidants that can support your body’s natural defenses by protecting your body from oxidative damage and supporting its overall health.

Support the growth of strong and healthy bones – Due to their high content of bone-supporting nutrients, purple barley flakes can support the growth and development of strong and healthy bones. Some of these bone-supporting nutrients include calcium, manganese and phosphorus.

Support healthy energy levels – Purple barley flakes are a great source of ready-to-use energy. This superfood contains plenty of protein, dietary fiber, manganese and other nutrients that play important roles in your body’s natural energy production process.

Support healthy heart function – According to the FDA, purple barley flakes are a heart-healthy grain that contains an abundance of beta-glucans, a soluble dietary fiber that can support healthy cardiovascular function. Purple barley flakes are also packed with a variety of potent antioxidants that can help protect your heart against oxidative stress.

Help maintain healthy cholesterol levels – Because purple barley flakes contain high levels of beta-glucans and soluble dietary fiber, they can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. As the fiber in the purple barley flakes passes through your digestive system, it naturally captures cholesterol particles, naturally flushing them out of your body.

With their chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor and natural ability to absorb the flavors of other ingredients they're cooked with, purple barley flakes taste great when incorporated into a wide variety of dishes. Try cooking this delectable superfood alongside meat, pilaf, or risotto. You can even use it as a substitute for wheat. Thanks to their rich purple color, purple barley flakes can easily liven up your favorite grain bowls, soups, stews, salads, chilis, casseroles, oatmeals, porridges, granola mixes, pancakes, waffles, crackers, cookies, breads and other baked goods. To speed up your cooking, you can pre-soak the purple barley flakes overnight to soften them. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Tbsp. Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes (soaked and cooked)
• ¼ cup organic non-dairy milk of choice
• ¼ cup organic low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 fresh organic apple
• 1 Tbsp. organic hazelnuts
• 2 tsp. pure organic maple syrup
• 1 tsp. Health Ranger Select Organic Black Chia Seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Dice the apple into small pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine all the other ingredients except the apple pieces, hazelnuts and chia seeds.
3. Place the mixture in an eight ounce mason jar in alternating layers of the mixture and the apple pieces.
4. Place the mason jar in the refrigerator and let the mixture chill overnight.
5. Toast the chia seeds and hazelnuts in a small nonstick pan over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. Toss the chia seeds and hazelnuts occasionally.
6. Take the mason jar out of the refrigerator and top the mixture with the chia seeds and hazelnuts.
7. You may transfer the mixture to a bowl or eat it directly from the mason jar. Enjoy!

Organic purple barley flakes offer a wide array of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as anthocyanins. The Health Ranger Store wants to help you experience the nutritional benefits of this remarkable superfood, which is why we have gone to great lengths to bring you an extremely clean lot of lab-verified organic purple barley flakes.

Introducing our NEW Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes! Our high-quality purple barley flakes are grown under strict organic standards by our trusted suppliers. They are packed with a variety of beneficial nutrients, such as dietary fiber, protein, iron and more.

We are offering our lab-verified organic purple barley flakes in convenient 12 oz. pouches. Our Health Ranger Select Organic Purple Barley Flakes contain no additives, coloring, preservatives, carriers or processing aids and have been thoroughly lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. Our organic purple barley flakes are non-GMO, non-China, certified Kosher and organic.

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