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Barley is the second biggest crop grown in the UK, with about 1.2 million hectares used for cultivation each year. The malting process transforms barley grains into malt, which is then used to make many foods and drinks. Barley is part of the starchy carbohydrate group and should make up about a third of our diets according to nutrition guidelines. Popular foods made from barley and malt include beer, whisky, and breakfast cereals.

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Barley PPT 1114fcc

Barley is the second biggest crop grown in the UK, with about 1.2 million hectares used for cultivation each year. The malting process transforms barley grains into malt, which is then used to make many foods and drinks. Barley is part of the starchy carbohydrate group and should make up about a third of our diets according to nutrition guidelines. Popular foods made from barley and malt include beer, whisky, and breakfast cereals.

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Barley

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Overview

This presentation gives an overview and explanation of:


• farming barley in the UK;
• the process of malting;
• barley in our diet;
• food and drink made from barley and malt.

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Farming barley

• Barley is grown on about 1.2 million hectares of


land in the UK.
• Barley is the second biggest crop grown in the
UK and our farmers produce on average around
6-8million tonnes per year.
• Two thirds of the barley crop is planted with
varieties that have malting potential.
• In the UK, barley is planted in September and
harvested the following August. The harvesting
process removes the grains from the plant.
• Nearly 20% of the UK barley crop is exported.

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Malting barley

• Malting is the process that turns grains of harvested


barley from the farm into malted barley for food and
drink.
• The UK malting industry is the 4th largest in the world.
• British malt is exported to more than 80 countries
around the world. The important growth markets are in
the Far East, South America and Eastern Europe.
• Assurance and traceability schemes include – Red
Tractor and Assured UK Malt.
• Food and drink made from barley that has been
through the scheme may display the Red Tractor mark.
This shows that it has been produced to a high set of
quality standards.
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The different stages in malting barley

To make malt, cleaned barley, water, air and heat are needed.
The simplified diagram below shows the different stages.

Steeping
Germination Kilning
(soaking in
(growing) (drying)
water)

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Barley in our diet

• Barley is part of the starchy carbohydrate group of the Eatwell


Guide.
• This group also includes potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other
starchy carbohydrates, and around a third of what we eat
should come from this group.
• The recommendations from the Eatwell Guide is to base meals
on starchy carbohydrates, choosing wholegrain versions where
possible.
• Whole barley, which is uncommon in supermarkets but can be
purchased online, is a wholegrain. We should be trying to eat
more wholegrains in our diets.

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Food and drink made from barley and malt

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Barley

For further information, go to:


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This resource meets the Guidelines for producers and users of school education resources about food.

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