sustagrain barley: whole-grain fiber in a whole new form
looking for a novel way to bring whole-grain goodness to your formulations? you can't beat barley for its appealing flavor and superior health benefits-especially when you consider its soluble beta glucan fiber. with conagra mills' sustagrain barley, an identity-preserved waxy barley variety, you can deliver that whole-grain goodness with a flexibility and functionality you won't find in any other whole grain.
not your average barley
sustagrain's macronutrient composition sets it apart. more than 50% of its carbohydrates are present as total dietary fiber, and 40% of those are in the form of cholesterol-lowering beta glucan. that works out to roughly three times the total dietary and soluble fiber of conventional whole oats. and with less than half the starch of most cereals, sustagrain's glycemic index (gi) ranks among the lowest you'll find in commercially available grains.
combine these credentials with the u.s. food and drug administration's endorsement of a heart-health label claim for barley-containing foods, and it's easy to see why sustagrain has earned a reputation as a must-have in next-generation functional foods.
functional in formulation
sustagrain's functionality benefits food processors, too. the full kernel and steel cut forms are ideal in soups and rice side dish applications, and the flour, flaked and rolled forms give manufacturers plenty of other practical alternatives for formulation. designed to boost fiber but not bulk, sustagrain ingredients improve everything from breads, hot cereals, energy bars, and pastas to smoothies and nutraceutical beverages. with sustagrain on the scene, barley has never been better.
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