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Introduction and Production of Sticky Barley
- Background
- Researcher Yun Ui-Byeong developed sticky barley in his Suwon Crops laboratory in October 1994. It was first cultivated around Gunnam-Myeon, Yeonggwang-Gun, Jeollanam-Do, and was earnestly introduced after successful testing.
Production
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 500 ha |
| Yield | 2,400 M/T |
| Brand | “Okdanggol Sanhae Jinmi” (1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg) |
| Sales | Sales in Agricultural Cooperation Federations |
Quality Management
- Strict quality management by eco-agriculture through contract cultivation
- Differentiated production, such as purchase of products to improve quality
- Fine processing by using the 800-ton DSC (Drying and Storage Control) facility that is dedicated to barley production for the first time in Korea
- Acquired the quality certificate in 1994 from the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service for the first time in Korea
- Package support for standard shipping, including quality certification marks: 875 sheets (88,500,000 KRW)
Benefits of Sticky Barley as Healthy Food
- With rich, functional dietary fibers, sticky rice regulates the activities of the intestines and other digestive organs. Thus, the intestines become healthy, and constipation is prevented. Also, skin conditions are improved.
- The abundant beta glucan in sticky barley reduces cholesterol levels and prevents heart disease. It also prevents the decomposition of fat or cholesterol, restricting the accumulation of fat and preventing obesity. - Sticky barley has rich arabinoxylan that is known to prevent cancers and reduce sugar in the blood.
- Sticky barley contains Vitamin B and minerals that are lacking in rice. So the mixture of sticky barley and rice supplements nutrition.
- Sticky barley has been favored for its health and revitalization benefits since the ancient times when there was less consumption of Vitamin C.
- Sticky barley contains phytic acid that is known to discharge heavy metals by bonding them and preventing cancers.
- Sticky barley contains unsaturated fatty acid that is known to prevent heart disease and cancers. - Sticky barley has abundant proteins compared to other crops.
- Sticky barley is effective in preventing and treating diabetes by preventing the increase in urine glucose, and is effective in treating hypertension and stroke by preventing the increase in blood pressure by reducing the consumption of salt.
Major Health Foods that use Sticky Barley
- Healthy Sticky Barley Noodle
- Barley Tea and Parched Powder
- Barley Flake Snacks
- Rice cakes
- Ingredients for functional beverages
Contact Information for Purchases
- Agricultural Administration Department of Yeonggwang-Gun: +82-61-350-5371~5373
Gunnam Agricultural Cooperative Federation of Yeonggwang-Gun:
Tel.: +82-61-352-4309~4312
Homepage: http://www.nh.co.kr
