Barley Flour
Barley flour is a whole-grain-derived ingredient and a source of beta-glucan soluble fiber, which the FDA has authorized for a heart-health claim. However, barley contains gluten and is unsafe for individuals with celiac disease or wheat/gluten allergy; barley is listed as a cereal containing gluten requiring EU labeling.
What it is
Flour milled from barley grain (Hordeum vulgare); contains gluten.
Provides structure, flavor, and beta-glucan fiber in baked and processed grain foods.
Why it's flagged
- gluten content (unsafe for celiac/gluten-sensitive individuals)
What regulators actually say
"Soluble fiber from certain foods, when included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease... including barley betafiber."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food; FDA-authorized health claim for barley beta-glucan and coronary heart disease (21 CFR 101.81)
European Union — EFSA
Cereals containing gluten declared per EU 1169/2011 Annex II
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