Barley is one of the most consumed grains in the American diet, with a chewy consistency and nutty taste. Barley milk is the liquid extract from the barley grain, mixed with water.

Barley milk is extremely easy to make. First, the barley grain and water are boiled for around 2 hours. After, the liquid is filtered and then cooled to produce the milc. Like some other plant-based milcs, vitamins and minerals can be used for fortification.

Low Sugar

Barley milk generally has around 50% less sugar than other plant-based milk alternatives.

Vitamins and Minerals. 

Barley milk is packed full of vitamins and minerals. For example, it has high levels of copper, protein, vitamin B1, niacin, phosphorus and magnesium, all essential for the human body.

Barley is an environmentally friendly grain. It is a hardy, easy to grow grain that is best grown in cooler, dry environments. It prevents soil erosion due to its long roots, suppresses weeds by absorbing moisture fast and serving as topsoil. 

Companies use leftover barley from beer brewing to produce barley milc, it is a perfect way to reduce waste and maximise efficiency.

Take Two have made the case for possibly the most environmentally friendly plant-based milc yet. They have upcycled leftover barley that would have otherwise been wasted or fed to livestock and created a nutrient-dense, delicious milc from it!