Barley water is a traditional drink consumed in various parts of the world. It is made by boiling barley grains in water, then (usually) straining to remove the grains, and possibly adding other ingredients such as sugar.
Variations (, from ) was a drink made mainly of water, barley and naturally occurring substances. It was used at the climax of the Eleusinian Mysteries to break a sacred fast, but it was also a favourite drink of Greek peasants. Link – via Researchgate. , in Spanish-speaking countries, is made with malted barley, sugar and lemon. In El Salvador, however, this name is used to refer to a different drink that is bright pink and is now made with wheat or rice instead of the original barley. The British version is made by boiling washed pearl barley, straining, and adding fruit juice, typically lemon, and sugar to taste. The fruit rind may also be boiled with the barley. The Robinsons brand of the drink was the official supplier to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and sponsored the event for over 80 years until 2022. East Asian and Southeast Asian versions are typically not strained and may be consumed hot or cold, with or without lime. These kinds of barley water generally include the strained grain within the drink. Hot barley water is often served with a spoon and cold barley water with a straw so that the soft-boiled grains can be eaten. Roasted barley tea is a popular East Asian drink. The roasted barley is strained and removed before drinking. It is a popular drink in India. It is called in Punjabi.
Barley water has been used as a first baby food, before feeding with barley mush. It is also used as a home treatment that allegedly cures cystitis.
Nutrition The following nutritional tables are from an analysis performed on a British-style barley water recipe. Nutrients listed are for one serving of 299g. Prepared from pearl barley, lemon juice and honey, As cited in "Barley Water". Eat This Much website. it contains 11grams of honey and the juice of a quarter of a lemon, per serve. The proportion of major nutrients was found to be: carbohydrates, 89%; fats, 3%; protein, 8%. This version of barley water was analysed as a "good" source of fibre and vitamin C.
Nutrient analysis: major nutrientsNutrient Value % DVCalories 125.6 Calories from fat (2.8%) 3.5 Water 237g Sodium 3.5mg 1%Potassium 114.6mg 3%Protein 2.8g Carbohydrates 31.1g Net carbs 25.9g Fibre 5.2g 21%
Nutrient analysis: SugarsNutrient ValueSugar 8.9gGlucose 3.8gFructose 4.3gMaltose 0.1gGalactose 0.3gSucrose 0.1g
Nutrient analysis: FatsNutrient ValueTotal fat 0.4gSaturated fat 0.1gMonounsaturated fat 0gPolyunsaturated fat 0.2g
Nutrient analysis: Vitamins and mineralsNutrient Value % DVVitamin A 0.8μg (13.6IU) 1%Vitamin B6 0.1mg 7%Vitamin B12 0μg 0%Vitamin C 20.9mg 35%Vitamin D 0μg 0%Vitamin D2 0μg Vitamin D3 0μg Vitamin E 0mg 0%Vitamin K 0.5μg Calcium 24.3mg 3%Iron 0.8mg 11%Magnesium 23.2mg 7%Phosphorus 59.7mg 6%Zinc 0.6mg 4%Copper 0.2mg 9%Fluoride 0.7μg Manganese 0.3mg 17%Selenium 9.5μg 14%Retinol 0μg Lycopene 0μg Thiamine 0.1mg 4%Riboflavin 0mg 2%Niacin 1.2mg 6%Folate 6μg 2%Choline 9.7mg 2%Betaine 0.2mg
See also
Coffee substitute List of barley-based drinks List of lemon dishes and drinks Rice water
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