ABSTRACT
Barley is one of the leading cereal crops produced as a source of food worldwide, and it has many valuable nutritional components that enrich the human diet. It has been cultivated since ancient times due to its versatility, ability to adapt to unfavourable climate and soil conditions, and beneficial characteristics for the malting and brewing industries. Barley grain is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibre, vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds; therefore, the health benefits associated with these compounds in barley will stimulate interest among food producers and consumers in using barley for food purposes.
