Barley
Crushed Barley
When consumed as a whole grain, barley is a particularly rich source of fiber, molybdenum, manganese and selenium.
It also contains good amounts of copper, vitamin B1, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and niacin
Pearl Barley
Hulled barley, considered a whole grain, has had just the indigestible outer husk removed.
It's darker in color and has a little bit of a sheen.
Pearled barley, also called pearl barley, is not a whole grain and isn't as nutritious. It has lost its outer husk and its bran layer, and it has been polished.