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kristin sherrill
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kristin
chickamauga ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 07:00:14 AM

how long barley lasts? I bought some probably about 6 or so years ago and had it in glass jars. Well, I just never did anything with the barley. This morning I thought I'd make beef and barley soup since I am trying to stay away from gluten. It looks good and it is a grain. So I was wondering if it was still ok to use?

Kris

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emsmommy5
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Angie
Buckley WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 4:42:20 PM

If it is the whole grain... should be fine.

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Lessie Louise
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Carol
PECULIAR MO
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 5:11:18 PM

I think it's fine too. Maybe boil up a 1/4 cup and taste it but Ill bet its fine.

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njaw09
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Annie
NJ
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 5:17:23 PM

I think my barley are few years old also. If you don't see any insects or mold it is fine. Just soak it and boil it.

kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl

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kristin
chickamauga ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 6:36:19 PM

I put some in my soup and it is good. I did check a few places and it said to keep in the fridge. But I don't see any wierd stuff in the jars. I just hate to throw things out. Well, the chickens would have loved it.

Kris

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