Barley grass is a popular supplement – a wholefood made from the leafy portion of the plant. It has been reported that barley grass can help relieve the symptoms of various common illnesses including blood clots, arthritis, digestion problems, asthma and diabetes.

It contains an easily digestible form of protein, plus a wealth of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, pigments and phytonutrients. It is also rich in chlorophyll, which is a potent antioxidant and acts as a natural detoxifying agent, helping purify the blood and regenerate the liver.

PRODUCTION
We source our barley grass from an organic farm in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is harvested while the plant is still young, i.e. below 30 cm tall. Within 1-6 hours of harvest the barley grass is transported to an organically certified dehydrating company, where the moisture content is reduced to approximately 4%. This is accomplished through the use of hot air dryers. The drying process takes between 20 and 25 minutes. Samples are taken hourly for daily quality assurance testing. Once dried, the powder is milled, to particles first of approximately 150 - 200 microns, then 50 microns. It is then packaged, awaiting transport to the UK.

ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
This barley grass is organically certified by Biogro in New Zealand and by the Soil Association in the UK. This process involves several stages, intended to guarantee an organic product. The farm is inspected annually to ensure it meets all the organic growing requirements. In addition, all processors of the barley grass (e.g. the company that harvests the barley grass, the drying company, the mill and the packaging unit) need to be organically certified. Once the product has been packed it is then inspected and certified by Biogro NZ. When the barley grass arrives in the UK, the accompanying certificate of inspection is validated by the Port Health Authority.

INGREDIENTS
Certified organic barley grass and vegetable cellulose capsule shells with no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Rainforest Foods Barley Grass Capsules have been certified organic by the Soil Association (GB-ORG-05).

SUGGESTED USE
The recommended daily intake is 6 capsules. The capsules should ideally be taken with water, mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon. We also recommend that you take a reduced dose (e.g. 3 capsules) during the first week to minimise detoxification symptoms.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
For details on nutritional content, please click on the back label image above.

For further information about barley grass please visit the barley grass overview and read barley grass articles on our blog.

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