Whole barley grains infused and cooked in natural sourdough, delivering soft-bite texture and authentic artisan flavor.
FAQ
Recommended dosage ranges from 10% to 40% based on total flour weight. For artisan multi-seed breads and multigrain sandwich loaves, a 20% to 30% inclusion rate provides dense eye-catching visual distribution. In healthy muffins and snack cakes, a 10% to 15% dosage gives ideal moist soft-bites without collapsing the crumb.
No, because the barley grains are already fully pre-hydrated and cooked with controlled water activity (Aw). Unlike dry raw grains, they do not rob free water from the gluten matrix, eliminating the risk of dough drying or crumb stiffening. The master dough recipe hydration remains unaltered.
The "CL" designation denotes full Clean Label compliance. Sapore Softgrain Jo CL contains zero artificial preservatives, synthetic dyes, modified starches, or GMO components. The organic acids generated during natural sourdough fermentation act as a biological preservative barrier against spoilage.
Once the barrier bag is opened, seal tightly to prevent air exposure and store under refrigeration at 4°C to 8°C. Under these sanitary conditions, the product remains stable for up to 14 days. Utensils used for scooping must be clean and sanitized to avoid cross-contamination.
Due to sourdough bio-acidification and soluble dietary fibers in barley (beta-glucans), starch retrogradation is significantly delayed. The pre-hydrated grains act as micro-moisture reservoirs, gradually releasing hydration into the surrounding crumb, extending freshness by 2 to 3 days.
No, because the barley grains undergo controlled thermal gelatinization and are coated with viscous sourdough starches. They integrate completely into the crumb matrix, ensuring they will not dislodge during slicing nor harden into dental hazards when chewed.
The product is packed inside puncture-resistant, oxygen-barrier polyamide bags housed within heavy-duty 5-ply cartons or hermetic polypropylene pails. This multi-barrier construction prevents liquid leaching, punctures, or mechanical ruptures during long freight journeys.