Barley Balance - Barley Beta-glucan BB100 - GrainFrac

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Beta Glucans
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin
Food Ingredients Functions: Fiber Source
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Fiber Source
Ingredients: (1,3)-β-D-glucan, Barley
Technologies: Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Dietary Fiber
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Dietary Fiber
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Flours & Grains Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Clean Label,
Non-GMO
Food Ingredients Features: High Quality,
Improved Freeze/Thaw Stability,
Improved Water Binding,
Neutral Taste,
Promotes Digestive Health,
Reduce Blood Sugar Levels,
Reduction in Blood Glucose Level,
Reduction in Cholesterol,
Solubilizing
Features: Heart Healthy Ingredient Products containing Barley Balance® may be eligible for a Heart Health Claim in Canada, the US, the E.U and Latin America (Colombia, Ecuador, Chile) when they contain at least 0.75 grams (1 gram in EU and Canada) of barley beta-glucan in a serving and meet other regulatory criteria.

Product Origin is Canada *Barley Balance® Standard is a natural product and has not been subject to further treatment and should be used only in applications that include a sterilization process. It is processed using patented milling and classification technologies without any chemicals or heat processing. The information on this sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge and it is provided for informational and development purposes only.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Energy Drinks,
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages,
Sports Drinks
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Dairy,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Functional Foods
Food & Nutrition Applications: Bread,
Breakfast Cereals,
Cereal Bars,
Crackers,
Desserts,
Energy Bars,
Fruit Juice,
Ice Cream,
Milkshake,
Muffins,
Nutritional Bars,
Pasta,
Puddings,
Smoothies,
Soups,
Sports Drinks,
Yogurt

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Source	Waxy, hulless barley, Non-GMO	-	-
pH Value	5.4 - 5.8	-	-
Flavor	Bland	-	-
Starch	Amylopectin (Waxy) 100%	-	-
Starch	max. 40	% dwb	AOAC 996.11
Beta glucan	(1-3) (1-4) mixed linkage B-d-glucan	-	-
Bulk density (g/ml)	0.28	-	-
Particle size ( through 30 Mesh screen)	99	%	-
Beta-glucan	min. 23	% dwb	AOAC 995.16
Protein	max. 18	% dwb	AOAC 992.23
TDF	min. 37	% dwb	AOAC 991.43
Lipid	max. 2.5	% dwb	AOAC 945.16
Ash	2	% dwb	AOAC 942.05
Moisture	10	%	AACC 44-40
Cadmium	max. 0.1	ppm	AOAC 928.23, AOAC 930.06
Lead	max. 1.0	ppm	AOAC 928.23, AOAC 930.06
Mercury	max. 0.1	ppm	AOAC 928.23, AOAC 930.06
Arsenic	max. 0.1	ppm	AOAC 928.23, AOAC 930.06

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Allergenic Statement (test ELISA): Barley Balance® is made from barley – contains >80ppm gluten. No other allergen is contained or used herein.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging: 12.5 Kg (27.5 lb) paper bags, bulk totes
Production and Packaging: Kosher. Halal, SGS SQF, GMP and HACCP 12.5 Kg (27.5 lb) paper bags, bulk totes Proper storage is in a cool, dry environment

Storage & Handling

Labeling: Barley Balance® may be labeled as barley flour, barley soluble fiber, barley beta-glucan, barley fiber or sieved barley meal in keeping with applicable country regulations.
Shelf life: 36 months under proper storage
Storage: Proper storage is in a cool, dry environment
Shelf life: 36 months under proper storage

Barley Balance® Barley Beta-glucan BB100