--- product_id: 49143719 title: "Pearl Barley, 30oz" brand: "bob's red mill" price: "VT8719" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49143719-pearl-barley-30oz store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 5g protein per serving 30oz premium grain pack versatile cooking methods Pearl Barley, 30oz **Brand:** bob's red mill **Price:** VT8719 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Pearl Barley: The smart grain upgrade your kitchen deserves! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pearl Barley, 30oz by bob's red mill - **How much does it cost?** VT8719 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49143719-pearl-barley-30oz) ## Best For - bob's red mill enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bob's red mill brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Multi-Cooker Friendly:** Seamlessly cook on stovetop, slow cooker, or multi-cooker—perfect for busy pros. - • **Versatile Culinary Star:** From soups and stews to salads and risottos, transform any dish into a gourmet experience. - • **Nutty Flavor, Chewy Texture:** Elevate your meals with a mild, satisfying bite that outshines rice and pasta. - • **Power-Packed Protein & Fiber:** Fuel your day with 5g protein and high fiber per serving for sustained energy and gut health. - • **Clean, Non-GMO & Kosher Certified:** Feel confident serving a pure, ethically sourced grain that fits your lifestyle. ## Overview Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley is a 30oz bag of non-GMO, vegan, and kosher whole grain with a mild nutty flavor and tender chewy texture. Offering 5 grams of protein and high fiber per serving, it cooks in about an hour and adapts perfectly to stovetop, slow cooker, or multi-cooker methods. Ideal for soups, salads, pilafs, and hot cereals, it’s a versatile, nutrient-rich staple that satisfies both taste and wellness goals. ## Description Pearl barley is an excellent source of fiber with a mild, nutty flavor and tender, chewy texture. This hearty grain is great in risottos and pilafs, as well as classic comfort foods like vegetable barley soup and beef and barley soup. Review: > GREAT STUFF - > COMPARISON WITH Bob's Red Mill Barley Hull-Less Whole 2Pk . Both nominally cook in about 1 hour. The Hulless can be cooked at least 3-5 hours and remain crunchy/chewy. The Pearl is fully cooked after 1 hour, and gets too mushy if cooked much longer. The crunchy/chewiness of Hulless is a nice contrast of texture as a minor component of a soup or in a salad, etc. The Pearl is tastier and more pleasing to the palate as a bowl of warm cereal, or as a major component of a dish. The Hulless is said to be healthier. > Recommendations: If this is your first barley purchase, then go for Pearl Barley. When you've decided that you are a barley lover, try the Hulless. > For two, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 1 hour. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Both Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley and Bob's Hulless Barley are surprisingly good. I've purchased other brands of pearl barley at my grocery store before, but "Bob's" is much better. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has a low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. We also use "Bob's" red bulgur as a substitute for grits. To our surprise, we like bulgur better than hominy grits. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a little cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. Also since Pearl puffs up 2X to 3X more than Hulless, it takes up a larger volume, filling your plate, and your stomach with comparatively fewer carbs. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. If you are making soup, stew, or a casserole, don't discard the cooked barley. Adding barley to soup is very handy when you don't have a stock broth to use as a soup base, or prefer a vegetarian soup broth. To make a vegetarian soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two down (for several hours) and pearl barley for several hours. > Check the price in your local store. I regularly buy packages at my local grocery for $3.49 each. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask questions. Review: RED MILL BARLEY - CLEAN AND DELICIOUS - Can't beat the red mill for good quality grain. This barley is clean and ready to cook. makes great Beef n barley and a nice nutty side dish when steamed in your rice cooker. Super versatile in your crock pot too! ## Features - Add pearl barley grain to soups, stir fries and stews in place of rice; it can also be cooked up as a hot cereal, stirred into salads, or used in stuffing - The mild nutty flavor and tender chewy texture of pearl barley is also wonderful in pilaf or risotto - Can be cooked on the stovetop or via slow cooker or multi-cooker: check the package for a delicious soup recipe - An excellent source of fiber, with 5 grams of protein per serving - Great in soups, salads, or as a side dish. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01M71MZ5B | | Allergen Information | Dairy may contain, Milk may contain, Soy may contain, Tree nuts may contain, Wheat may contain | | Best Sellers Rank | #23,118 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #60 in Barley Flour | | Brand | Bob's Red Mill | | Brand Name | Bob's Red Mill | | Coin Variety 1 | Pearl Barley | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,422 Reviews | | Diet Type | Kosher | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00039978114037 | | Item Form | Grain | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.85 Kilograms | | Item Type Name | food | | Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds | | Manufacturer | BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS INC | | Model Number | 039978114037 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | 80873 | | Protein | 5 Grams | | Serving Range | 16 servings | | Set Name | Single Item Set | | Size | 30 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | grain, hot cereal, pilaf, side dish, soup, stew, stir fry, stuffing | | UPC | 039978114037 039978004031 | | Unit Count | 30.0 Ounce | | Vitamins And Minerals | 0 Milligrams, 0 Percent Daily Value, 0, 0.0, 13, 2, 4.0 Percent Daily Value, 0.0, 0.0, 12.0, 2.0 Milligrams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bob's Red Mill - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 - **Item Weight:** 1.9 Pounds - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 30.0 Ounce ## Images ![Pearl Barley, 30oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RBt-2ixRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: product of USA?** A: Yes it is product of USA. Best barley I have eaten. **Q: How would you cook this in a rice cooker? How much water to how much barley? I normally cook pearl barley 2 c water to 1 c barley but this looks raw** A: No never **Q: is this non-gmo?** A: Yes, All Bobs Red Mill products are non-GMO. From the Bob's Red Mill website - "Bob's Red Mill has always made a commitment to purchase only non-GMO grains. All of our products are made from ingredients that were grown from "identity preserved" non-GMO seed. Bob's Red Mill is enrolled in the Non-GMO Project." **Q: Is hull less better or not as good as with the hull?** A: In my opinion there is zero difference in taste. I believe the only difference is the extra nutrition you get from the hull (but don't quote me on that ;-) ) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ > GREAT STUFF *by S***Y on November 16, 2015* > COMPARISON WITH Bob's Red Mill Barley Hull-Less Whole 2Pk . Both nominally cook in about 1 hour. The Hulless can be cooked at least 3-5 hours and remain crunchy/chewy. The Pearl is fully cooked after 1 hour, and gets too mushy if cooked much longer. The crunchy/chewiness of Hulless is a nice contrast of texture as a minor component of a soup or in a salad, etc. The Pearl is tastier and more pleasing to the palate as a bowl of warm cereal, or as a major component of a dish. The Hulless is said to be healthier. > Recommendations: If this is your first barley purchase, then go for Pearl Barley. When you've decided that you are a barley lover, try the Hulless. > For two, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 1 hour. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Both Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley and Bob's Hulless Barley are surprisingly good. I've purchased other brands of pearl barley at my grocery store before, but "Bob's" is much better. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has a low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. We also use "Bob's" red bulgur as a substitute for grits. To our surprise, we like bulgur better than hominy grits. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a little cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. Also since Pearl puffs up 2X to 3X more than Hulless, it takes up a larger volume, filling your plate, and your stomach with comparatively fewer carbs. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. If you are making soup, stew, or a casserole, don't discard the cooked barley. Adding barley to soup is very handy when you don't have a stock broth to use as a soup base, or prefer a vegetarian soup broth. To make a vegetarian soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two down (for several hours) and pearl barley for several hours. > Check the price in your local store. I regularly buy packages at my local grocery for $3.49 each. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask questions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RED MILL BARLEY - CLEAN AND DELICIOUS *by C***. on August 31, 2025* Can't beat the red mill for good quality grain. This barley is clean and ready to cook. makes great Beef n barley and a nice nutty side dish when steamed in your rice cooker. Super versatile in your crock pot too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price *by D***N on January 20, 2026* Good quality product that is cheaper than the same brand in store. 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