Wheatgrass is a product that became very popular in the sixties when many people started to realise the power of green, raw foods.  Since this time, green barley has been accepted as perhaps containing slightly higher concentrations of certain nutrients.

That being said, it is interesting to note that the main factor in determining the nutritional content of green grasses is the conditions under which they have been grown.  For example, green barley grass grown in a shallow tray indoors would have very little nutritional value compared to wheatgrass shoots grown in the open ground in full sun.

It is quite surprising what a dramatic effect these conditions have on the final concentration of nutrients in a green food product such as wheatgrass or green barley.  For this reason, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Enterprises (SAFE) have performed extensive research in this area to achieve the finest green barley & wheatgrass products available.

SAFE's green barley & wheatgrass is grown in what is recognised worldwide as a relatively unpolluted and safe area of planet Earth.  The roots of the plants penetrate many metres into the rich, volcanic, Australian soils.  Nutrients are concentrated within the green shoots which are harvested before the jointing stage and at their nutritional peak.  SAFE is committed to only using organic growing techniques and as such, no toxic chemicals or fertilizers are used in this process.

Despite the almost identical nutritional value of green barley and wheat grass, SAFE has recognised that some people will be more comfortable with a product they know.  For this reason, you may choose between SAFE's organic Green Barley Powder or SAFE's organic Wheatgrass Powder.  Whichever you choose, you may rest assured that your body will receive the maximum benefit from these green foods.

For a detailed comparison between other green food products and SAFE's Green Barley, please click here.

SAFE's Wheat Grass Powder - nutritional analysis