Barley Grain Ground

Description

1. Product Overview

Barley Grain Ground is a finely milled cereal ingredient produced from premium-quality barley grains, widely used across the food processing, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial manufacturing sectors. It provides a rich source of dietary fiber, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, making it a versatile raw material for both human consumption and feed production. Its consistent particle size, excellent processing characteristics, and nutritional profile support efficient manufacturing while enhancing product quality. As global demand for functional grain-based ingredients continues to grow, ground barley remains a strategically important commodity for manufacturers seeking cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable raw material solutions.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material Composition: 100% Ground Barley Grain (Hordeum vulgare)
• Grade: Food Grade / Feed Grade (available upon request)
• Purity: Typically ≥99% natural barley material
• Appearance: Fine to coarse milled powder or meal
• Color: Light cream to golden brown
• Particle Size: Customizable according to customer specifications
• Moisture Content: Typically ≤13%
• Bulk Density: Approximately 500–700 kg/m³ (depending on grind size)
• Odor: Natural barley aroma
• Packaging Options:
  • 25 kg PP woven bags
  • 40 kg bags
  • 50 kg bags
  • 500 kg Jumbo Bags
  • 1 MT FIBC Bulk Bags
• Shelf Life: Up to 12 months when stored in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

Ground Barley Grain is extensively used in:

• Food processing for cereals, bakery products, soups, porridges, nutrition blends, and functional foods.
• Animal feed manufacturing for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet nutrition formulations.
• Brewing and distilling industries as a valuable grain ingredient in fermentation processes.
• Industrial food ingredient production where fiber-rich grain components improve nutritional value and texture.
• Agricultural feed premixes requiring consistent energy and protein sources.

Its uniform milling, high nutritional content, and excellent blending properties improve processing efficiency while reducing formulation variability. Compared with many alternative cereal ingredients, ground barley delivers an effective balance of functionality, affordability, digestibility, and fiber content, making it an economical solution for large-scale production.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Consistent quality produced from carefully selected barley grain.
• Reliable global supply chain capable of supporting long-term procurement contracts.
• Excellent logistics support with efficient international export capabilities.
• Competitive pricing for high-volume industrial purchasing.
• Sustainable and renewable agricultural raw material supporting environmentally responsible sourcing.
• Available with technical documentation including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS) where applicable, and quality certification upon request.
• Custom milling specifications and flexible packaging options to meet diverse manufacturing requirements.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: 24–26 MT per 20 ft container (depending on packaging configuration)