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This is premier exporting, trading and brokerage house of barley which have been catering to the demanding needs both in domestic & international market vastly overviewing Indian origin. From food manufacturing for human consumption to specialized industrial applications, our barley meets the stringent specifications of a vast array of industries. Partnering with an extensive, high-quality network of trusted suppliers around the world allows us to keep a steady flow of barley coming in from global sources. We have managed storage solutions and department expertise to support the integrity of such product life over longer periods. With the promise of quality and customer satisfaction, Abdul Sattar Sons has proven to be a leading player in satisfying world-wide production-turn anywhere demands for Barley.
What Makes Barley an Interesting Grain?
Introduction
Barley is among the world's most ancient and adaptable grains, employed in food items along with beverages as well as feed for animals additionally comparable to a key substance intended for industrial material. It is a very important crop in global agriculture and the economy today, especially because of its high resilience and adaptability.
History
Barley has been around for over 10,000 years As a history of one of the earliest domesticated grains from the Fertile Crescent (part fertilizer and part stretch that spans modern day Iraq, Syria, to Turkey...) you might ponder... The ancient civilizations, the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans had grown barley for breads/porridge with it being also made into beer. Over thousands of years, barley reigned supreme in Europe and Asia (and eventually we took the seed with us to America).
Countries of Origin
Barley is currently cultivated in a wide variety of climates across the globe and largest producers include (Ranking as follows: )
Russia: One of the countries with greatest production and exports.
Germany - Best known for its high-quality barley.
France: One of the leading barley producers and exporters
Canada: Well-known for high protein varieties used in food and animal feed.
Australia: Large exporter including to Asian markets.
United States: Major producer, different types for domestic and export use.
India: A key production area which is now playing a significant role in both the barley consumption and trade side.
Pakistan - Rising as a major producer focusing both its local and international market
Varieties of Barley
There are a few different types of barley, each with its own purpose:
Two-row Barley More suited to malting and brewing on account of containing more enzyme content with a finer, Regular grain size.
Six-Row Barley: A crop with higher yield and protein content-- both for animal feed, as well as in a number of brewing situations.
Hulless Barley: Hulless barley is easier to process for human foods because it lacks a tough outer hull.
Malting Barley: Bred for brewing and distilling, high starch with good malting characteristics.
Feed Barley: Mostly used for animal feed, with more protein content to fulfill the nutritional demands of livestock.
Grades of Barley
Barley Grading:- Barley is generally graded on three factors:-
Cleansing of the barley.
Purity: How many barley kernels the same type are those of genuine purity.
Kernel Size - Same as the condition of grains; shape and size of seed determine how well they can be processed to further end-use quality.
Moisture Content: Essential for placing and quality, generally stored between 12 & so.
Protein content: High protein for animal feed, low protein (for malting)
Technical and Physical Features
In order to use barley efficiently in different sectors it is necessary to comprehend its technical and physical characteristics:
Nutritional Value: Good source of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fiber and major essential vitamins + Minerals.
Husk Presence: The presence of an outer hull or husk can negatively affect processing and end-use; hulless varieties are preferred for food products.
Germination: Essential in malting (starch hydrolysis) so controlled germination is needed to convert starches into fermentable sugars
Starch Composition: For brewing and distilling rearing, it is crucial to have high starch content.
Fiber: Barley is a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps support regular digestion.
Usage in Industries
Barley is applied in the following industries:
Process Industry- Cereals, Soups & stews and Health Foods Barley flour and barley malt are used in malting Processing: Malting, Maltster, GerminationThe process takes five days to complete using two-rowed barley a experienced Brew-Master use lesser time.
Beverage Industry: Necessary in brewing beer; barley malt supplies the sugars necessary for fermentation.
Animal Feed: A significant constituent of animal feed, giving indispensable supplements to the development and strength.
Industrial Uses:Barley is used to make biofuels and some other industrial products.
Finished Products
It's turned into different end products like barley:
Barley Flour- used in traditional baking and for its unique taste, nutritional value.
 Barley Malt - a must-have in the production of various beverages, including beer brewing and distillation for alcoholic liquors.
Pearled Barley: Hull and bran removed for use in mushroom soup, chili.
Barley Grits: Kinds of barley that are coarsely ground and used as ingredients in cereals or a side dish
Barley Extracts: These are used as sweeteners and flavor enhancers in a wide range of products.
Export Destinations
Having one of the leading European barley supplier worldwide Abdul Sattar Sons offers a high quality product to customers at international markets. Few countries that India export following Keys products:
Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar - high usage by barley for animal feed and food products.
North Africa: Egypt, and Morocco are the most important consumers that have an increasing demand on barley in both food and feed industries.
Asia: China, Japan and South Korea, markets where barley is an absolute must for brewing as well as being a component of many food products and animal feed.
Europe - Germany, UK and Holland as barley is used in brewing (largest malting market), food processing (those papadams you eat probably contain Australian fumigated barley) & feed.
North America: The largest destination for imports by barley used in malting, food products and feed bars.
Conclusion
Barley is one of the most important and adaptable crops in world history. Its wide spectrum in terms of the varieties and grades it offers ensures its applications across various industries right from for food & beverages, to animal feed or even industrial uses. Knowing the technical and physical attributes maximizes its use, so barley remains a key crop in global agriculture and economics. The company of Abdul Sattar Sons is a depanded exporter to trade as well broker barlley or other commodities around the world snd provide an effecient service that will be supplied on time.