All Natural Naturally Nutritious Excellent Source of Fiber Kosher Pareve USDA Certified by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Pearled Barley has had its hard outer layers removed. This chewy, delicately flavored grain is very versatile-not just for mushroom barley soups! You can serve it as a tasty pilaf, or in a pudding, even as a breakfast cereal to benefit from this nutritious grain. Excellent Source of Fiber and Thiamin.