Sometimes the best way to taste the grains in a whiskey is not one that spotlights a single variety, but is instead a blend. and buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum) are famous for packing a protein punch, and both provide more protein than rice, millet, corn, and a number of other grains. Both quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)

People use the grain to make medicine.

Barley flour: Made from whole barley, this flour isn't related to wheat, yet it still contains some gluten.

I assume the Barley you list is Hulled Barley (unprocessed whole grain) and not Pearled Barley or Pot Barley, but it would be really nice if you were explicit.

Buckwheat is a highly nutritious whole grain that many people consider to be a superfood. Hudson from Tuthilltown and A.D. Laws, for example, went the four-grain route in a bourbon blend.

Among its health benefits, buckwheat may improve heart health, promote weight loss, … What to Buy: Barley is most commonly sold whole (hulled), meaning the whole grain has had only the husk removed; pearled (much quicker to cook); or as grits, flour, or couscous. Fun Fact: Barley is the fourth most widely cultivated grain after wheat, rice, and corn. The high-fiber flour is mild with a hint of a nutty taste.

Overview Information Barley is a plant.