Organic Purple Prairie Barley is an heirloom grain that traces its roots to the mountains of Tibet, and ultimately back thousands of years to the Nile River Valley. Semi-Pearled Purple Prairie Barley is lightly pearled; just enough bran has been removed to speed up cooking while delivering the fiber, vitamins and minerals, and anthocyanins needed for a healthy diet. It features a sweet smoky flavor and is recommended as an ingredient for soups, salads, and pilafs. We suggest grinding it into a stunning pastel purple flour and substitute it for up to 10% of the flour in yeast bread recipes