Op Ed: Declan Rooney – Barley: The Ancient Grain Optimised for Modern Nutrition

In this article, Declan Rooney of ClonBio Foods discusses the potential of barley as a modern solution to meet the demand for protein-enriched, cost-effective food products. Despite being an ancient grain with a rich nutritional profile, barley is underutilized in today's food industry. With the right formulation expertise, barley can address the market's need for healthier, protein-enriched products while helping manufacturers manage costs and deliver on taste.

Consumers already trust and recognize barley as a wholesome and minimally processed grain, making it an ideal foundation for modern clean-label innovation. Barley protein offers superior taste, technical advantages, and cost-effectiveness, making it an efficient ingredient for achieving high-protein claims without a high price tag. This sustainable and versatile ingredient has the potential to solve multiple challenges simultaneously in the European bakery and snacks market.