--- product_id: 16272447 title: "Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz" brand: "bob's red mill" price: "£3.93" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16272447-bobs-red-mill-pearl-barley-30-oz store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # cooks perfectly in ~1 hour vegan, vegetarian & kosher pareve 30 oz premium pearl barley Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz **Brand:** bob's red mill **Price:** £3.93 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌾 Elevate your meals with Bob’s Red Mill Pearl Barley — the fiber-rich, flavor-packed grain you didn’t know you needed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz by bob's red mill - **How much does it cost?** £3.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16272447-bobs-red-mill-pearl-barley-30-oz) ## Best For - bob's red mill enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bob's red mill brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Volume That Fills:** Puffs up 2-3x, delivering more plate presence with fewer carbs. - • **Plant-Powered & Pure:** 100% vegan, vegetarian, and kosher pareve certified for mindful eating. - • **Flavorful Versatility:** Rich, assertive taste pairs beautifully with beef, poultry, or vegetarian dishes. - • **Wholesome Fiber Boost:** High fiber content supports digestive health and sustained energy. - • **Perfectly Timed Cooking:** Ready in about 1 hour for a versatile, hearty meal base. ## Overview Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley is a 30 oz package of high-quality, vegan-friendly barley that cooks in about one hour. It offers a hearty, fiber-rich grain option with a low glycemic index, ideal for health-conscious professionals seeking versatile, flavorful meals. Its ability to puff up 2-3 times makes it a satisfying, carb-conscious substitute for rice or pasta, perfect for soups, salads, and main dishes. ## Description Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley -- 30 oz Review: > GREAT STUFF - > COMPARISON WITH Bob's Red Mill Barley Hull-Less Whole 2Pk . Both nominally cook in about 1 hour. The Hulless can be cooked at least 3-5 hours and remain crunchy/chewy. The Pearl is fully cooked after 1 hour, and gets too mushy if cooked much longer. The crunchy/chewiness of Hulless is a nice contrast of texture as a minor component of a soup or in a salad, etc. The Pearl is tastier and more pleasing to the palate as a bowl of warm cereal, or as a major component of a dish. The Hulless is said to be healthier. > Recommendations: If this is your first barley purchase, then go for Pearl Barley. When you've decided that you are a barley lover, try the Hulless. > For two, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 1 hour. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Both Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley and Bob's Hulless Barley are surprisingly good. I've purchased other brands of pearl barley at my grocery store before, but "Bob's" is much better. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has a low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. We also use "Bob's" red bulgur as a substitute for grits. To our surprise, we like bulgur better than hominy grits. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a little cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. Also since Pearl puffs up 2X to 3X more than Hulless, it takes up a larger volume, filling your plate, and your stomach with comparatively fewer carbs. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. If you are making soup, stew, or a casserole, don't discard the cooked barley. Adding barley to soup is very handy when you don't have a stock broth to use as a soup base, or prefer a vegetarian soup broth. To make a vegetarian soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two down (for several hours) and pearl barley for several hours. > Check the price in your local store. I regularly buy packages at my local grocery for $3.49 each. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask questions. Review: The best pearl barley around. - Anything made by Bob's Red Mill is good. This pearl barley is the best I have had. I cannot find it locally and am glad it is available here. Highly recommended products. Cooks well: Great to add to soups etc. Health benefits: Barley is a healthy choice for taste and fiber ## Features - Vegan; Vegetarian; High in Fiber; Kosher Pareve ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005TY1KLU | | Age Range Description | All Ages | | Best Sellers Rank | #74,330 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #32 in Barley Flour | | Brand | Bob's Red Mill | | Brand Name | Bob's Red Mill | | Coin Variety 1 | Pearl Barley | | Container Type | Pouch | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,301 Reviews | | Diet Type | Vegan | | Flavor | Pearl Barley | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00039978004031 | | Item Package Quantity | 2 | | Item Package Weight | 0.86 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 1.75 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Bob's Red Mill | | Number of Items | 1 | | Protein | 5 Grams | | Serving Range | 17 | | Size | 1.875 Pound (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Kosher,Vegan,Vegetarian | | Unit Count | 30.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bob's Red Mill - **Item Package Quantity:** 2 - **Item Weight:** 1.75 Pounds - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 30.0 Ounce ## Images ![Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PnmQteHIL.jpg) ![Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N6MklEpfL.jpg) ![Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ayI3E+CrL.jpg) ![Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xDMkiGmRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Gluten free?** A: Barley is NOT gluten free. Neither is rye **Q: Is this the same barely that's $4 at the supermarket for the exact same thing?** A: I have no idea. Ask some one who works at your market. They are more likely to know. **Q: Why is Pearled barley better than hulled?** A: I think hulled barley has more fiber and nutrition than pearled. Pearled cooks in less time however **Q: Country of origin?** A: Package didn't say origin. May find something on Bob's Red Mill website. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ > GREAT STUFF *by S***Y on November 16, 2015* > COMPARISON WITH Bob's Red Mill Barley Hull-Less Whole 2Pk . Both nominally cook in about 1 hour. The Hulless can be cooked at least 3-5 hours and remain crunchy/chewy. The Pearl is fully cooked after 1 hour, and gets too mushy if cooked much longer. The crunchy/chewiness of Hulless is a nice contrast of texture as a minor component of a soup or in a salad, etc. The Pearl is tastier and more pleasing to the palate as a bowl of warm cereal, or as a major component of a dish. The Hulless is said to be healthier. > Recommendations: If this is your first barley purchase, then go for Pearl Barley. When you've decided that you are a barley lover, try the Hulless. > For two, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 1 hour. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Both Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley and Bob's Hulless Barley are surprisingly good. I've purchased other brands of pearl barley at my grocery store before, but "Bob's" is much better. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has a low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. We also use "Bob's" red bulgur as a substitute for grits. To our surprise, we like bulgur better than hominy grits. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a little cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. Also since Pearl puffs up 2X to 3X more than Hulless, it takes up a larger volume, filling your plate, and your stomach with comparatively fewer carbs. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. If you are making soup, stew, or a casserole, don't discard the cooked barley. Adding barley to soup is very handy when you don't have a stock broth to use as a soup base, or prefer a vegetarian soup broth. To make a vegetarian soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two down (for several hours) and pearl barley for several hours. > Check the price in your local store. I regularly buy packages at my local grocery for $3.49 each. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask questions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best pearl barley around. *by M***Y on July 5, 2025* Anything made by Bob's Red Mill is good. This pearl barley is the best I have had. I cannot find it locally and am glad it is available here. Highly recommended products. Cooks well: Great to add to soups etc. Health benefits: Barley is a healthy choice for taste and fiber ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great barley, *by E***S on December 1, 2025* The pearl barley is really good quality and the packaging was in excellent shape. I am more interested in the brand of barley but seller seems to handle its end well. Delivery was handled by Amazon. I am not excited about how the subscribe price was more than the regular price listed on Amazon but I think that is Amazon shenanigans (because it also happens with other subscribe items) and not this specific seller. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley - 30 oz - Bob's Red Mill Millet, 28oz - Bob's Red Mill, Organic Whole Grain Buckwheat Groats, Gluten Free, 16 Ounce (453 g) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16272447-bobs-red-mill-pearl-barley-30-oz](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16272447-bobs-red-mill-pearl-barley-30-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*