Barlív™ Barley Beta Glucan
Cargill's high purity ß-glucan can be used in food
products for both its technically functional properties (such
as viscosity building, texture control, and moisture management)
and its potential health benefits. The primary health benefit
associated with a diet high in oat ß-glucan (and low in saturated
fat and cholesterol) is a reduction in the risk of heart disease.
Emerging science indicates that barley ß-glucan has a similar
benefit. Other potential health benefits that warrant further
investigation include modulation of insulin/glycemic response,
increased satiety that may assist with weight control or weight loss, enhanced
intestinal function through provision of fermentable fiber, blood
pressure control, and immunity enhancing properties.
Typical Properties
| Physical | |
| Purity | >70% |
| Appearance | white to light tan |
| Particle Size | 100% through US #60 sieve |
| Dry Mix Base | |
| ß-glucan | >70% |
| Moisture | <12% |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Plate Count | <10,000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | Negative (<10 cfu/g) |
| Salmonella | Negative in 100g |
| Regulatory Status | |
| GRAS as of June 2003 for a wide variety of food applications | |
Food Applications
Cargill’s Barlív™ Barley Beta Glucan offers the food product developer a new option for inclusion of fiber in a variety of food systems including breads, breakfast cereals, extruded snacks, juice drinks, soups, and more.
| Application | Demonstration Formulation |
| Beverages* | Yes |
| Bread & Baked Goods | Yes |
| Cereal | Yes |
| Extruded Snacks | Yes |
| Meat Substitutes | In Development |
| Nutrition Bars | Yes |
| Soup | Yes |
| Tortillas | In Development |
| Yogurt | Yes |
*Potential beverage applications include:
- Juice & juice drinks from fruits, vegetables, & blends
- Meal replacement beverages; diet & weight control beverages
- Powdered drink mixes
- Dairy-based drinks including shakes, smoothies, & juice/dairy blends
- Dairy & non-dairy creamers
- Soy-based & rice-based beverages
- Energy & sports drinks
- Carbonated drinks
- Gel drinks
- Tea-based beverages
- Coffee-based beverages
Preliminary Nutrition Information per 100g Serving* Barlív™ barley beta glucan from Cargill
| Nutrient | Approximate Composition |
| Calories | 362 |
| Calories from Fat | 0.5 |
| Total Fat | .07g |
| Saturated Fat | .02g |
| Cholesterol | <1 mg |
| Sodium | 25.1 mg |
| Total CHO | 88.6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.8g |
| Soluble Fiber | 85.4g |
| Insoluble Fiber | .4g |
| Sugars | .9g |
| Protein | 2.2g |
| Vitamin A | 43.0 IU |
| Vitamin C | <1 mg |
| Calcium | 218.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.54 mg |
| Moisture | 6.2% |
| Ash | 2.6% |
*Analysis based on averages from 2002 pilot runs