MELBOURNE, Australia -- PEARLED barley and organic spelt flour are two of Mirfak Pty Ltd’s popular products, particularly at this time of year when the weather is still quite cold and we are looking for some healthy, comfort food to keep us warm.

According to Mirfak’s quality assurance manager, Anthony Murphy, pearled barley reaches the heights of its popularity in the cooler, winter months.

“Barley is an ancient grain and is also one of the largest cereal crops in the world,”Mr. Murphy said.

“It has great health benefits due to its high fibre and protein content and it’s a great way to add your daily wholegrain intake, as well as it containing many vitamins and minerals.

Our barley is Australian grown and processed on site at Mirfak in Benalla.”

When cooked, pearled barley http://www.mirfak.com.au/stone-ground-flours/pearled-barl... has a nutty flavour and great texture that is similar to brown rice. The company’s organic spelt flour http://www.mirfak.com.au/stone-ground-flours/organic-whol... is always in high demand from large Australian bread manufacturers down to local bakeries. Grown in the rich cropping country of New South Wales, the grain is de-hulled and stone ground into flour at Mirfak.

“Spelt has high levels of protein and is a good source of dietary fibre.” Mr. Murphy said. “Our spelt is grown and processed organically and cooks into a delicious and healthy bread.

We are now offering our organic spelt flour in smaller size for any bread or baking enthusiast to try.” He said.

Mirfak has an extensive list of products that are manufactured and packaged on site. All products are Kosher and Halal certified with a range of conventional, organic and gluten free options available.

For more information go to www.mirfak.com.au