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Hordeum Vulgare Leaf/Stem Powder
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf/Stem Powder
Low concern
Barley grass powder is a whole-plant ingredient generally recognized as safe at culinary use levels. Barley grass is gluten-free if harvested before the grain forms; cross-contamination risk exists.
Found in
23 products
What it is
Dried and powdered leaves and stems of barley (Hordeum vulgare), often marketed as 'barley grass'.
Used as a green superfood ingredient providing chlorophyll, fiber, and trace nutrients.
Why it's flagged
- Potential gluten cross-contamination if processed near barley grain
- Health claims often exceed clinical evidence
What regulators actually say
"Substances generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Marketed as a dietary supplement / food ingredient under DSHEA; barley generally GRAS
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a traditional food/botanical ingredient
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