Barley is one of the oldest cultivated cereal grains and has long been part of traditional diets across India. Known as jav in Marathi, it is grown in several parts of the country and valued for its versatility in everyday cooking. Kalsubai Millets sources barley from farmers who follow natural farming practices without the use of chemical fertilisers or synthetic pesticides.

In Maharashtrian households, barley is often used to prepare porridge and soups. The grain can be cooked whole and added to vegetable dishes or salads, or ground into flour for rotis and multigrain bhakri. Some households also roast barley and grind it into flour for traditional grain mixes prepared at home.

According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), barley is a source of dietary fibre and plant protein. These nutrients include naturally occurring dietary fibre and protein present in cereal grains. [VERIFY: ICMR-NIN micronutrient data for barley]

Choosing barley sourced through Kalsubai Millets means the grain is supplied through a farmer-led organisation rather than large commercial supply chains. Products are handled with minimal processing and sold directly to consumers without middlemen. This approach helps maintain transparency about sourcing while supporting farmer incomes.

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables — ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad