Barley Grass Powder - Organic (Hordeum Vulgare)

Organic Barley Grass Powder Scientific name: Hordeum vulgare                         Introduction The barley grass powder we stock consists of the freshly sprouted shoots of grains of barley, which is a food that contains many different nutrients and vital elements for the body, and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to help the body deal with emotional stress. Constituents Barley grass contains the alkaloid hordenine and is an abundant source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The dried shoot is approximately 4% glutamic acid, 4% methionine, 3% vitamin C, 1% valine, and 1% calcium. A single tablespoon contains a day's supply of beta-carotene, betaine, biotin, boron, copper, iron, lutein, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. It also contains nutritionally significant amounts of alpha-linoleic acid, oryzanol, potassium, selenium, zinc, and the tocopherols that make up vitamin E. Use Can be eaten directly or added to smoothie or shake. Can be added to salsa or