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Barley and wheat are both important domesticated crops belonging to the grass family. Wheat is ground into flour before use in baked goods and other foods, while barley is mostly eaten in whole grain or pearled form. Both contain gluten, making them unsuitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Both wheat and barley have very similar characteristics and uses, but they aren’t the same plant. Here, we’ll tackle a few of the differences that arise in examining the barley vs wheat dilemma.