What are some different types of barley grains?

Some different types of barley grain are pearl barley, barley grits, hulled barley and barley flour. It also comes in other forms, such as rolled or flaked barley and quick barley.

Barley is a type of grain often used in cereal and various other foods. The most popular type of barley in the United States is pearl barley, which includes ivory grains with only a small amount of fiber. Most barley grains have a nutty flavor, though the intensity can vary. Many recipes that ask for low gluten use barley flour as a substitute for regular flour. For breakfast, there is barley grits. Grits also work as a good side dish for meals.