Pearl barley is a form of barley grain which has had its outer husk removed to make it edible, and is then polished to remove the bran layer. This processing makes it better for cooking with, reducing the cooking time required and leaving it less chewy than other barley grains like hulled barley. This versatile grain can be incorporated into numerous meals like soups and stews, and provides numerous benefits. The nutritional goodness of barley is passed onto your meal, and you can benefit from the vitamins and minerals in barley, as well as plenty of dietary fibre. Pearl barley also lends a new taste and texture to existing meals, with its naturally nutty flavour.