How best should I consume Gutrient Fibre?

Simply add it into smoothies, shakes, malt beverage, soups, cereals, sauces, gravies or porridge. The fibre has an earthy, neutral taste and will not affect the base flavour of the dish.  Some customers simply stir it into warm water and drink it straight.  As a raw ingredient, make it a part of your bread, pastry or cookie recipes.

Take it with or without meals. You can take Gutrient Fibre any time of the day, with or without meals. A side note is that beta-glucan can enhance satiety and slow stomach emptying so having it with meals may allow one to feel full for a longer period of time.

All 15g in one go or split over the day.  Many users split the dosage over the course of their day while some take it in one go. It does not matter as long as you get your 3g of beta-glucan a day.

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I've seen several products on the market claiming beta-glucan as an ingredient, are they any good?

We encourage everyone to increase their intake of dietary fibre regardless the source as the Asian diet is typically low on dietary fibre and this has led to a continued rise in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer.  Beta-glucan has been increasingly touted as a key ingredient in products like cereal and health supplements.  As a guide, we recommend one pays attention to two things when considering beta-glucan products or supplements.  First is the amount of beta-glucan 'per serving' as many products do not provide the recommended daily intake of 3g (that's 3,000mg!) in its serving size.  The second is the purity in which the beta-glucan is derived.  It is common that products and supplements in the market combine various sources from barley, oats, baker's yeast and mushrooms, together with additional additives and flavourings.

Gutrient Fibre is 100% pure and our serving size of 15g of fibre will deliver the necessary 3g.

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What's the difference between Hulless vs Hulled barley?

First off, they're two completely different types of barley strains. Hulless barley has its hull loosely attached to the kern and naturally falls off during harvesting while hulled barley requires more processing to remove the hull. This difference in harvesting and processing means that hulless barley is very minimally processed and has more of its bran and endosperm intact and is thus more nutritious.  Much of the nutrients from grains like oats, wheat and barley lies in the bran – the layer between the husk and the endosperm. As rankings go, hulless barley is by far the healthiest, least processed and least common, followed by hulled barley which like oats is subjected to more processing and widely available in the market. Side note - pearl barley is the most processed and has the least nutrients. Hulless and hulled barley are considered as whole grains while pearl barley is not.

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How should I store Gutrient Fibre, and how long can I store it for?

Gutrient Fibre is best stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Always keep it sealed to avoid moisture from getting in. While Gutrient Fibre does not contain any preservatives, barley is a naturally hardy grain and can be kept for years under proper conditions - check the 'best before' date as reference.

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Can pregnant or nursing women take Gutrient?

Beta-glucan is safe to be consumed by pregnant and nursing women. In fact, beta-glucan has shown to support prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers which helps in milk production. Gutrient also works with a Singaporean maternity hospital in the production of a lactation cookie using Gutrient Fibre.

Children, as young as aged 3 and above, can benefit from beta-glucan in their diet. There are no known risks on children younger than 3 years old, however young children generally do not benefit from supplementation.