Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation of the Australian Government or CSIRO in short developed a nutritionally better whole grain. This is BARLEYmax. It has superior health benefits and is good for gut health. Moreover, this new grain is not genetically modified and is safe to bridge the fiber gap that exists in diets of most people in the world. AB Mauri has bagged the exclusive distribution rights for this grain in the UK and Ireland.
BARLEYmax
BARLEYmax is a specially-innovated grain whose fiber content is higher that of the other whole grains. People at CSIRO started research in this direction in the late 1990s. And by mid 2000s, their nutritionally superior product was ready. It has a low glycemic index and causes a positive change in the various biomarkers of bowel health.
This new grain is not genetically modified. It is GM free and has its development by conventional breeding processes. It delivers high amounts of resistant starch and other dietary fiber content.
BARLEYmax (Source: CSIRO)Since 2009, CSIRO along with other food manufacturers has began the use of this grain flour in making of muesli bars, breakfast cereals etc. People of Australia are reaping the benefits already.
Nutritive value
This product has double the amount of fiber as that in conventional grains. Its glycemic index is half that of oats. Carbs form 65% of oats. Its sodium content is only one-third of that in oats. It has 40% more dietary fiber compared to that in oats.
The resistant starch is 4 times more than other grains. The protein is 1.5 times that in oats while its antioxidant property is 2 times of that of oats.
Nutrition in BARLEYmax (Source: Broiler JP)Food and Drink Federation has revealed that only 9% of adults in the UK consume normal amounts of dietary fiber daily. Most of them have less of this essential fiber. Fiber can prevent heart diseases, cerebrovascular accidents, type 2 diabetes, gut inflammation, and cancer. Normal recommended intake of fiber is 28 to 42 g daily. But most in the UK get only 12 to 14 g fiber per day from their foods. There is a wide fiber gap and BARLEYmax can bridge this gap easily.
Ancient solution to a modern problem
This new nutritionally superior grain is the ancient solution for the 22nd century problems. AB Mauri has bagged the exclusive rights for distribution of this grain in the UK and Ireland. Robert Burbury, CEO of The Healthy Grain states:
“We know that the technical expertise, product development, sales capabilities, and strength of AB Mauri supply chain and logistics systems will ensure that the unique benefits of BARLEYmax are made widely available.”
Benefits of BARLEYmax (Source: Bakery and snacks)UK farmers are also happy. A UK grower stated:
“It is motivating to supply a crop that we know is to be utilised because of its nutritional benefits over other crops, as a result of very specific demand.“
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