Introducing the bold, nutrient-packed power of Certified 100% Organic Black Nile Barley from Grand Teton Ancient Grains. This striking ancient grain is offered in sizes from 2.5 lb to 48 lb (2, 24lb bags) brown kraft paper bags, proudly produced on our family farm and mill at the foothills of the majestic Grand Teton mountains in Teton, Idaho.
Black Nile Barley stands out with its deep, dark purple-to-black color, which is a natural visual cue to its exceptionally high levels of anthocyanin antioxidants, the same powerful compounds found in red beets and purple cabbage. Unlike common pearled barley, which has the bran and germ stripped away during processing, Black Nile Barley is a true hulless (naked) variety. Its hull slips off easily during harvest, leaving the entire whole grain intact so you receive every bit of its natural nutrition.
In the kitchen, our Black Nile Barley offers many options. Its pleasant chewy texture and mild, nutty flavor make it an outstanding choice for hearty soups and stews, flavorful pilafs, vibrant grain salads, and nourishing Buddha bowls. The striking dark purple-black grains add dramatic visual appeal to Mediterranean-style salads with fresh herbs and lemon, comforting mushroom barley soups, or colorful vegetable stir-fries. Home bakers love grinding the hulless kernels into nutrient-dense flour for artisan breads, muffins, and cookies, while breakfast enthusiasts enjoy it as a hearty porridge topped with fruit and nuts. Whether used as a wholesome rice substitute, mixed into taco fillings, or featured as the star of a protein-packed grain bowl, Black Nile Barley elevates everyday meals with ancient-grain nutrition and eye-catching color.
Direct from our family farm and mill, grown using organic practices with no synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers, this ancient grain traces its roots to the Fertile Crescent along the Nile River. It has nourished civilizations for thousands of years and now brings that same heritage to your table. As a whole grain, Black Nile Barley delivers impressive amounts of dietary fiber, plus essential nutrients including riboflavin, niacin, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and copper. Regular consumption of whole grains like this one is linked to better overall health and a lower risk of chronic disease.
In the kitchen, Black Nile Barley is incredibly versatile. Its chewy texture and mild, nutty flavor shine in hearty soups, stews, pilafs, salads, and grain bowls. It also makes an excellent addition to homemade bread, porridge, or as a rice substitute. Because it retains the bran and germ, it cooks into a satisfying, filling dish that supports sustained energy and digestive wellness.
Each bag features clear labeling with:
– Certified 100% Organic (USDA Organic)
– Non-GMO
– Glyphosate Residue Free
– OU Kosher certified
Grand Teton Ancient Grains is committed to transparency, tradition, and regenerative farming. We grow, harvest, and package these exceptional ancient grains ourselves with traceable quality from our fields to your pantry.
Whether you’re stocking up for a family, exploring ancient grains for better nutrition, or seeking a flavorful whole-grain staple, this bag of Organic Black Nile Barley delivers exceptional value and uncompromising quality. Embrace the deep, antioxidant-rich heritage of the Nile in every wholesome bite.
Grand Teton Ancient Grains – Proudly Produced by Grand Teton Farm & Mill.
What a great barley variety! Barley is my breakfast go to grain and this is delicious.
We are loving the flavor of the Ezekiel bread we’re making. Thanks for the great customer service, delivery and quality.
So glad I ordered this great ancient grain as it is now out of stock. Very clean grain. I plan to make flatbread out of it with an ancient biblical recipe.
Great bread in combination with other grains. Looking forward this week to place order for more grains of other types. In hard times we make bread for families in hard times especially older vets so it nice to get quality grains.
Easy to work with! Great in bread!