Is barley bran made from the malting process or distillers dried grains (DDGs) eligible for the claim?
No. Considerable water is used in the processing and is therefore not considered dry milling, so this product is not currently eligible. What about barley malt flour? Is it eligible for the claim? No. The malting process causes beta-glucans to break down, so barley malt flour is not currently eligible for the claim. How does a food made from eligible barley sources qualify for the claim? A food made from eligible barley sources must contain at least 0.75 grams of beta-glucan soluble fiber per serving. Health claim CFR 101.81 is based on eating a total of 3 grams of beta-glucan soluble fiber daily. How much beta-glucan soluble fiber is found in typical barley products such as pearl barley or barley flakes? The beta-glucan soluble fiber content of barley can vary somewhat, depending on the type or class of barley used for human food. As a general estimate, one-fourth cup of uncooked pearl barley contains approximately 2.5 grams beta-glucan soluble fiber. (One-fourth cup of uncooked pearl
