Hulless barley is specially grown for sprouting. The hull naturally falling off during harvest give this barley the unique feature of being excellent for sprouting. Barley sprouts have a high level of enzymatic activity, producing a short 1" sprout. It can also be grown as a grass.
Nutritional information on Barley grass: Vitamins A, B, C, E and K, Calcium, Chlorophyll, Iron, Lecithin, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Protein: up to 30% The juice is a potent food - as are all fresh foods and the juice is quite intense so try mixing it.