Barley
Also listed as Pearl Barley and Hulled Barley.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Barley is a cereal grain sold pearled or hulled. Labels may say barley or pearl barley.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It thickens soups and stews and is used in grain bowls.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a conventional grain under FDA labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Mycotoxin monitoring and foreign material can appear in grain product enforcement topics.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains gluten. Not suitable for people avoiding barley gluten.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026