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Do you ever wonder which crop was one of the earliest crops ever to be produced for human consumption?
If you thought that it must be barley, then you guessed it right! This ancient grain may not be as popular as other whole grains, yet this early maturing crop is grown globally.
Barley is an edible grain that you may find in bread, cereal, soup, and beer. It's also popular as animal feed. It is also known as 'Hordeum vulgare' in Latin.
Barley was among the earliest cereals domesticated by early people and can be grown in a broad range of temperatures and geographical places. It was first found around 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent, yet even now, millions and millions of people all across the globe consume it. When consumed, it is chewy, and it has a nutty taste. This grain is incredibly healthy, easy to grow, and has a wide variety of uses and benefits. There is so much more to know about barley than you could ever imagine, so read on to learn more!
Have you ever come across a barley field or overseen the whole process of barley cultivation? Intriguing, isn't it? Feed your curiosity with the following fascinating facts about barley!
Have you ever wondered why barley is so widely consumed throughout the world? Well, this versatile grain is not only easy to add to your diet, but it is rich in many essential nutrients, and it has so many health benefits as well!
Just imagine how many nutrients and health benefits you can have by including a barley meal in your diet!
Barley, the first crop ever planted, is not only a simple and economical crop to raise, but it is also one of the most flexible grains and adaptable crops ever grown. It has so many uses, some of which you may not even know!
The most extensively grown whole grain, barley, is a low-cost and adaptable crop. It requires specific circumstances in order to grow.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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