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Barley Hulless Organic, Superpail 43 lbs., Zone-2

$178.39

Organic Barley, Hulless, 43 lbs.

Our hulless barley is certified organic and perfect for baking & cooking purposes.

Convenient & safe storage

Our hulless barley is certified organic and non-GMO, and comes in six-gallon buckets (or pails... another word for the same container), containing 43 lbs. net weight. The bulk hulless barley in our bucket packaging has a shelf life of three years. When you store hulless barley at home, it needs to be protected in a couple of ways. First, it needs to be protected from a variety of little critters who'd like to get to it before you do. Weevils and rodents, for example. You also need to protect your hulless barley from picking up excessive additional moisture, which can be drawn from the atmosphere. The buckets our hulless barley comes in provide full protection against these storage risks. They have airtight gasket-sealed lids and oxygen absorber packets that remove the oxygen from the air in the bucket after we put the lid on. Our buckets safely lock out pests, so your hulless barley enjoys complete peace and quiet until you want to use it.

Beat oxidation!

The cellular walls of plants protect nutrients from oxidation. The process of oxidation begins to occur as soon as grain is ground, exposing the cell's contents to oxygen in the air. Flour that is several days (or more) old, has been exposed to oxygen that inevitably diminishes its nutritional value. The way to get full nutrition from whole grain foods is to mill them when you need them, right in your kitchen. Modern high-speed grain mills make it fast and easy to enjoy the freshest, best tasting and most nutritious food imaginable!

Super-cleaned

All of our organic hulless barley is to ensure purity and protect your grain mill from any foreign objects. (Hulless barley that isn't sufficiently cleaned may contain small stones that will damage or destroy a grain mill... not to mention that you don't want such things in your food!) Our hulless barley is cleaned to 99.99% purity by weight. To clean, the barley is processed using a screener, gravity table, de-stoner, and magnets. Achieving this level of quality may require further processing yet, through a color sorter. No liquids, soaps or additives of any kind are used in the cleaning process.

SHELF LIFE

Our organic hulless barley has a shelf life of 3 years when unopened and stored in a cool, dark, dry environment.

Non-GMO

All of Pleasant Hill Grain's grain products are natural (non-GMO). Also, PHG does not sell any grains, beans, lentils, pulses or seeds sourced from China.

Barley Uses & History 

Barley (hordeum vulgare l.), with its mildly sweet, nutty flavor and low gluten content, can be used in a variety of ways from cooking for a salad or risotto-style dish, to thickening soups, grinding into flour for bread, muffins, pancakes or other baked goods, and flaking for porridge or granola. 

In ancient times barley was cultivated in Ethiopia, Egypt and Southern China and has since spread to many other countries, including the United States. Today barley is mainly grown in Russia, Germany and France. Barley grows well in a variety of climates, and is drought tolerant. It’s been the primary grain for bread in some cultures, as well as a prized source of energy for athletes. 

Roasted barley is used to make a variety of beverages, including a caffeine-free espresso-style drink in Italy, and a tea in Asia that’s served either hot or iced. In England barley is cooked over low heat with a high ratio of water for several hours and strained; wine, honey and lemon juice are added to the water for a barley water beverage that’s thought to reduce the severity of ailments from indigestion to pneumonia. Barley is the most commonly used grain for malting, which is a major use of the grain worldwide both for beer and other malted-foods and beverages. 

Barley, like rye, contains a high level of phytase, the enzyme needed to neutralize the anti-nutrient phytic acid (or phytate) found in grains, legumes, seeds and nuts. It’s an excellent source of protein, soluble fiber, B vitamins and niacin and is also a good source of manganese, selenium and thiamine. Barley also has a low starch content, which gives it a lower glycemic-index rating than most grains. 

Barley contains less gluten than wheat, so while barley flour can be used in yeast breads, its gluten development is weak. We recommend combining barley flour with wheat flour to achieve strong gluten development in yeast breads. Barley flour can be successfully used for 20-25% of the flour in yeast breads and up to 50% in quick breads and pastries. It can also help tenderize and add nutrition to recipes that tend to become tough from too much gluten development, such as muffins and pancakes made with all-purpose flour. 

Unhulled barley is barley in its whole-grain state, with its hull still intact; as a whole grain it can be used for sprouting and malting. Hulls are inedible. 

Hulled barley (also called dehulled barley or barley groats) has been minimally processed to remove the tough, inedible outer layer, which is sometimes called the husk. Hulled barley is considered a whole grain, since it contains the germ, the bran and the endosperm of the grain. 

Hulless barley (also called naked barley) is barley that grows with a free-threshing hull, which means the hull sheds easily during normal threshing that occurs in the field when the grain is harvested. Due to lower yields and the fragility of the grain, it's an uncommon variety. The barley for sale on this page is hulless, or naked, barley. This type is also considered a whole grain. 

Pearl barley (also called pearled) is hulled barley with the ends of the grain polished off, to create a rounder shape. Polishing barley removes its germ and much, or all of the bran. Hulled barley goes rancid easily, while pearled barley can be stored much longer without spoiling. 

Pearl barley is available in a range of sizes from regular down to baby pearls. The smaller the pearl, the more bran and endosperm have been removed, leaving a product that’s nearly white, less chewy and cooks quickly. Pearl barley cooks about three times faster than hulled barley. Both hulled barley and pearl barley can be ground into flour. Pearl barley is the most common choice for cooking and baking; if a recipe doesn’t specify what kind of barley to use, you can safely assume it’s pearl barley. 

Fiber in barley is present throughout the grain, not just in the bran layer (which is where fiber is restricted to in most grains). This means that pearl barley, while refined, is still quite nutritious, much more so than choices like commercial white wheat flour or white rice flour. 

Barley absorbs liquid as it cooks, which makes it triple in size, similar to how tapioca pearls plump up when cooked in liquid. Pearl barley releases starch as it cooks, which is what thickens soups, and makes barley an ideal choice for cooking into risotto. If you don’t want to thicken your recipe by adding barley, cook your barley first and rinse it, before adding it to soups and casseroles. 

Cooked barley is pleasantly chewy without being tough, making it similar to rice and pasta. To cook barley, bring 1 cup barley and 3 cups liquid (water or stock) to a boil, then simmer for 20-60 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached. If the water is absorbed before the barley finishes cooking, add more water. Check the doneness of pearl barley after simmering for 20 minutes, and hulled barley after simmering for 40 minutes. Drain if necessary. The cooking time will depend on the level of polishing the grain has undergone (shorter time for highly polished barley). Soaking barley in water for a few hours prior to cooking will decrease the cooking time.

Additional Options 

Pleasant Hill Grain offers over thirty kinds of whole grain products

Our food category offers many selections of baking ingredients, delicious dried fruits and vegetables, long-term storable foods, canned meat, fish and poultry, sweeteners and more. 

As a whole grains shopper you may also be interested in hand crank and electric grain mills and grain flakers as well as heavy duty Bosch mixersAnkarsrum (formerly Electrolux)Haussler spiral dough mixers, and Famag spiral dough mixers

Gamma Seal Lids are remarkably practical two-part gadgets that transform standard plastic buckets into rugged, gasketed, resealable storage containers that are both air-tight and water-tight.

Shipping Zones 

Please note: The shipping zones below are for the 48 contiguous states. For shipment to AK/HI, please call (866) 467-6123 or email us for a cost quote.

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NEED A LOT OF GRAIN? 

When you order a full pallet of grain (36 buckets) or more, you earn a discount of $25 per bucket. And if you order 3 full pallets or more, the discount is $30 per bucket. (See the discount amounts in the table below.) These terms apply to this offer: 

  • Your order may consist of a single product, or any combination of these  grain, beans, rice, etc. 
  • Total quantity must be a multiple of 12. So you can order 36 or 48 or 60 buckets, but not 37 or 55, for example. 
  • You must have a quantity of at least 36 buckets, in a total quantity divisible by 12, in your cart for the discount to apply. 
  • This offer applies to grain, beans, lentils, rice, or oilseeds (such as flax) that are packaged in buckets. 
  • All buckets must be in stock. 
  • The order can be delivered in one of two ways: 

1.) It can be delivered to a business address with a forklift or dock and which is NOT also a residence. 

 2.) OR the order may be picked up at the freight terminal in your area, within 3 business days of arrival. (Storage charges would start after 3 days.)

BULK SUPERPAIL DISCOUNT

No. Buckets

Bucket Discount

Total Discount

36

$25

$900

48

$25

$1200

60

$25

$1500

72

$25

$1800

84

$25

$2100

96

$25

$2400

108

$30

$3240

120

$30

$3600

132

$30

$3960

144

$30

$4320

156

$30

$4680

168

$30

$5040


Orders of 36 buckets or more will receive the discounts above automatically, in your shopping cart. Please give us a call or  email if you have any questions

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Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 c. (45g)
Servings Per Container:
390
Amount per serving
Calories 160
  % Daily
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin D 0mg 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 203mg 4%

Specs

Brand
Mountain High Organics
Weight (lbs.)
46
Net Weight (lbs.)
43
Allergen Statement
Facility handles wheat, barley, soy, tree nuts, sesame & mustard.
Gluten
Yes
GMO Free
Yes
Certifications
USDA Organic

Shipping

We stock this product in our Nebraska warehouse. Most of our shipments are by UPS Ground or Home Delivery and you should receive your order in five business days or less from ship-out. Click here for more information about shipping.

Accessories for this product:

Bucket Lid Wrench

Don't be afraid of the plastic construction of this handy lid removal tool. We've used them for years here at PHG. They work great and we've never had one break.

Overall length of the tool is 8.25".

Note: Some bucket lids have several points around their lower lip that must be snipped with a cutting tool prior to removal. No matter what sort of tool you use to pry the lid off, if you're working with that sort of lid then it is indeed necessary to snip the lid at those points, first. Such "snip points" vary in appearance and may or may not be marked with words like "Cut Here" or with a scissors symbol. Another type of lid has a circumferential "tear strip" around its bottom edge. With such lids you may not need a lid removal wrench to use after pulling the tear-strip away, but one can be helpful to those with hand weakness due to arthritis or other reasons.

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$7.99

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Grain Sample 1 Pound

Our one pound grain, bean and seed samples are a way for you to give a grain a try before investing in a bulk amount. These samples are not packaged for longterm storage.

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$12.00
Clear Bulk Containers PET w/Lid, set of 4

These crystal clear containers are durable and lightweight. Made of PET plastic, you can knock them around without concern for damage. The walls are very thin, yet have plenty of rigidity and are very, very tough.

Available in two sizes, they lend themselves to use either out on your counter, or in the cupboard... and the contents are always visible at a glance thanks to the very clear transparency of the PET material. Fingergrip indentations at one side make them very easy to grab and secure to hold, and the large mouth is easy to scoop or pour from. Threaded lid is metal with rubber seal that keeps food fresh... and the seal is fused in place, so it won't fall out. Hand washing is recommended. Sold as a set of four containers with lids.

Dimensions: The 1 gallon container measures 5"W x 5.5"D x 10"H. The half gallon container measures 4.5"W x 5"D x 7.3"H. Each has a 4" lid opening.

Note: Grain not included. Containers arrive empty.

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$30.00 - $39.00
Ancient Grains for Modern Meals Book

Food writer Maria Speck’s passion for propelling Old World staples such as farro, barley, polenta, and wheat berries to the forefront of new American cooking is beautifully presented in Ancient Grains for Modern Meals. In this inspired and highly personal book, Maria Speck draws on food traditions from across the Mediterranean and northern Europe to reveal how versatile, satisfying, flavorful, and sophisticated whole grains can be.

Rustic but elegant dishes—Creamy Farro with Honey-Roasted Grapes, Barley Salad with Figs and Tarragon-Lemon Dressing, Lamb Stew with Wheat Berries in Red Wine Sauce, and Purple Rice Pudding with Rose Water Dates—are sure to please discerning palates and become favorites in any whole grain repertoire.

Food lovers and health-conscious home chefs alike learn how to integrate whole grains into their busy lives, from quick-cooking quinoa and buckwheat to the slower varieties such as spelt and Kamut. The stunning flavors and lively textures of whole grains are enhanced with natural ingredients such as butter, cream, and prosciutto—in moderation—to create lush Mediterranean-inspired recipes. Maria’s approachable style and generous spirit make this collection of time-honored, updated classics a treasury for today’s cooks.

Winner of the Julia Child Health and Special Diet Award

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$21.95

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Worth waiting for!
By Stephen B. in NH on 9/15/2020 Verified Buyer

It's as though the grain wasn't harvested at the time of my order, however the wait has paid off! Fresh, beautifully cleaned whole grain barley at its best! Thanks, Pleasant Hill!

Moderator : We're sorry for the Covid-wait, Stephen. Thanks for your order, and your review!
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Not just for soups and stew
By James s. in CA on 7/12/2020 Verified Buyer

I have been a life long eater of porridge for breakfast and I don't remember how I got away from rolled oats but switching to oat groats made an amazing difference taste wise and especially how long breakfast stays with me, like past lunchtime. While I was searching for new recipes for cooking the oat groat porridge I came upon one that was made with barley and soup was what came to mind, not porridge, so I had to give it a try and I am surprised at how good it is! , I also learned in the process that hulled and hulless barley are not the same. Hulled barley will cost less, but it has to have its hull removed mechanically often taking some of the barley and the vitamins with it and hulless is a different variety that rattles around inside of its hull and almost all of the hulls come off during harvesting. Again, I have found that porridge made with the whole grain takes longer to cook but I can skip lunch when I've had porridge for breakfast. I don't know how the two varieties compare in taste, but this is delicious!. Thank you, thank you very much, this next song we'd like to play for you tonight is...

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Hulless Barley
By Stuart C. in AZ on 12/30/2020 Verified Buyer

In a soup or stew it adds excellent flavor, texture and is quite satisfying. It can be pre-soaked ( I bring it to a boil then let it soak for a few hours, like I might beans ) to cut down on actual cooking time.

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Excellent, as usual!
By Tanya C. in IL on 11/09/2020 Verified Buyer

PHG service and products are always the best. I'm a long-time customer and I've never had a complaint with them. The barley is very clean and dust-free and makes wonderful bread. I recommend the bucket covers and tool for ease of use by those of us with arthritic hands. I recently bought the 6 gallon bucket of split peas, much to my husband's amusement since there are just the two of us. but, hey, we like split pea soup! also cuts down on trips to the grocery store, which is good in this pandemic time. If you have been thinking about ordering from this company, do so! You'll be glad you did!

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Great Experience, Great Product!
By O K. in AL on 10/31/2020 Verified Buyer

I highly recommend Pleasant Hill Grain for your bulk grain needs. Their pedigree and packaging is excellent and they shipped as promised. They have an excellent line of products at competitive prices. I will definitely be ordering again!

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Excellent
By Leslie on 5/11/2024 Verified Buyer

Our barley arrived promptly and the grain is very clean!

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Fresh and Taste Great
By Pat H on 3/14/2024 Verified Buyer

My family loves eating barley flakes for breakfast. Not only are they fresh and taste great, but they are also very clean; we flake our groats with the KoMo FlicFloc oat/grain flaker (also purchased from PHG), and have never found a single stone. We just ordered another hulless barely groats.

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Another Great Purchase
By Karen on 11/26/2022 Verified Buyer

I love buying grain from PHG because even though it might cost a bit more, it's triple-cleaned, which is very important to me because I don't want to risk my teeth or my millstones.

This barley is naturally hulless, so you get the benefit of whole-grain nutrition. It's not only wonderful in soups and casseroles but it's especially wonderful for use as flour because you can mix a bit with freshly milled whole wheat flour for better browning.

"Naked" barley isn't all that easy to find, so I appreciate that PHG stocks it and that it's clean. It would be nice if they stocked "naked" oats, too!

Moderator : We do actually carry oat groats--oats which have had the hulls removed. Thanks for your review!
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Delicious golden grains
By Laura H. on 6/29/2022 Verified Buyer

These barley grains are a beautiful golden color and very clean. I use them in mixed whole grain dishes and grind them into flour with other grains for bread.

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Very satisfied
By Alexander Deak on 6/25/2022 Verified Buyer

I am pleased with the quality and packaging of this product. It took a while to fulfill the order but that was expected. Grateful that the price did not increase as I waited. These people are always pleasant to deal with !

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