18 pounds of all natural, thoroughly cleaned, unhulled (hull intact) barley shipped to you straight from the farm. Absolutely no preservatives. Barley is a cereal grain that can be used in soups, stews, breads and other health foods. Barley has a rich, nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta like consistency. Barley is a great source of fiber and other important nutrients. Because of it’s good nutritional content, barley is a good survival food to always have on hand. Store barley in an air tight container placed in a cool dry place. Unhulled Barley must be soaked for 24 hours prior to cooking.