Is this the same as "hulless" barley? And does it need to be rinsed before cooking?
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It does not have any hull on it and it is not pearled. It does not need to be washed before use. We always throw a cup or two into chicken noodle or vegetable beef soup. Great addition.
472102
This is a very sound purchase if you are planning on using the large amount, or sharing. I rinse the barley I am planning to use just in case a little impurities (like rice) are present. This is the whole barley, not processed like in supermarkets, so it is advisable to cook longer, but in the end it is a much better kind to enjoy.
472103
It does not have hulls but without a lot of processing to preserve its nutrients. This is similar to brown rice without heavy processing. Whereas pearl barley is similar to white rice with more processing.
472104
It is "hulless" barley. Sometimes I rinse it; sometimes I just throw it into the soup. It also makes a fabulous substitute for rice: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/baked-barley-recipe/index.html.
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It shouldn't be. However, I have ordered it twice and each time hulless barley was delivered rather than hulled. I will not be ordering it again. Hulled barley has a distinct pale yellow color. It has very low glycemic index(GI) ranking of only 7. The barley that was delivered was white with a much higher GI.
1415872
Yep, pretty standard. The directions recommend leaving it in for 5-7 minutes and then rinsing.
787160
Ingredients: 100% barley, I do not have bag anymore for nutritional info. But contact miller directly. It is great product, just I wanted all grain, not partially "shaved". Good luck!
1445901
All of the Bob's Red Mill Oats I have bought have been un-cooked and un-steamed. You are really best off contacting them directly, though ... they will respond to questions in a timely manner.
517458
No, there is toasted barley. Check out tecchino, they have a blend that doesn't use barley.
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Hi Barbara,That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form.Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very softHow to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area.Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 minIf you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@mykonjacsponge.com. Thank you. Hi Barbara,That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form.Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very softHow to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area.Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 minIf you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at... » Read More Hi Barbara,That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form.Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very softHow to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area.Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 minIf you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@mykonjacsponge.com. Thank you. « Show Less
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There is no need to season prior to using. Simply wash in mild detergent, rinse, and ready to cook. Clean up is easy too!
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Hi Janet - I haven't used it like oatmeal but I cook it and use in salads. I simmer it in salted water 40-45 minutes, drain and rinse and its ready to go. This is *not* the semi-pearled variety most commonly seen in the US. The pearling process wears off some of the nutritious bran layer so it cooks a little faster. This wheat is not pearled, so it retains all its nutrition. A bit of extra cooking time seems a small price to pay for whole, nutritious, not to mention yummy, grain. Try searching on "einkorn porridge". I found a recipe that said to pulse the grains in a blender prior to cooking. This cuts the cooking time in half and may be what you're looking for.
471257
It appears to be made from roasted seeds. I'm not sure about whether it is whole seed or hulled.
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Hi there! I always do! This brand is generally free of stones and other debris but one can never be sure. Spread the lentils in batches on a tray and check for debris before re-packing. When you cook them, place in a sieve under running water to rinse. They are then ready to cook. These are good value.
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I doubt it. I'm thinking that aroma could be fermenting buckwheat itself still in some hulls after it was exposed to either water or humidity before it was used as stuffing. Only the hulls should be used. That's all that's in mine with no odor. If you open yours, perhaps you'll see some mold. Either way, I wouldn't keep it hoping it goes away before it makes buckwheat beer :-)
1622557
Yes it says so on the package...the gluten is of the barley and rye is removed. I have no issues using it!
418978
I've never consumed "Chinese Barley" or "Job's tears" so I can't compare.It's cooked in a similar fashion. We simmer it our crock till it softens, ladle into bowls, sweeten and drizzle milk atop.
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Try it from your store first if you have doubts. My experience is that it has a whole grain texture. I like it.
2166494
I'm not sure if you are expecting the rice grains to be separate like instant rice but that rice has been parboiled and preprocessed for that result. Rice from the cooker will be a little sticky. I use the pot for rinsing the rice since the black interior helps contrast the milky white of the starchy water. Keep rinsing the rice until the water looks clear. As for following the directions, they are correct for short and medium grain rice. Any other variety will require more water.
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I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if... » Read More I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help « Show Less
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This is hulled millet for human consumption. I no longer have the bag as I repackaged it in order to freeze & refrigerate it. As for the nutritional component, you could probably find that with a quick google search :). Millet is lower in fibre than many grains, but has other components, and can add variety in a gluten free diet. I buy it because it's gluten free and not all brands claim this so may have been contaminated with gluten. I've ordered this brand 3 times now & it's always been fresh hulled (millet has a relatively short shelf life as compared with other grains, so should be used quickly or frozen & used within a reasonable amount of time.)