A high-fiber barley variety developed by CSIRO called BARLEYmax® will soon find its way in the Australian market.

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BARLEYmax® contains more than twice the amount of insoluble and soluble fibre found in wheat or oats, as well as resistant starch, which helps promote healthy digestive bacteria.
BARLEYmax Business Manager, CSIRO’s Geoff Ball, says clinical testing by CSIRO Human Nutrition has shown that products made with BARLEYmax – such as breakfast cereals, muffins and breads – have a low Glycaemic Index and strong bowel health attributes.
“Further testing showed BARLEYmax has excellent processing properties and foods made with the new grain have …read more

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