Barley Atta (Jau Atta), Stone-Ground Jau Flour, Milled Fresh

Jau has been in Indian kitchens far longer than most grains we call modern. It went quiet when wheat took over the mandi, and it is coming back now mostly through people looking for more fibre. Our barley atta is stone-ground and milled only after you place your order, so the beta-glucan and the gentle, malty sweetness reach your kitchen alive rather than after six months on a shelf. Milled fresh after you order Whole barley is cleaned and stone-milled on a traditional chakki The stones run slow and cool, so the bran and germ stay in rather than being scorched off by high-speed rollers Nothing is added afterwards. No additives, no preservative, no anti-caking powder Milled against your order, then packed and dispatched from that batch Watch your own batch. Every pack carries a QR code. Scan it and you will see your barley being stone-milled, grain to flour, with a timestamp. That is what 100% trust, 100% nutrition and 100% freshness means to us in practice. Nutrition per 100g Whole barley with the bran intact, which is where the soluble fibre sits Beta-glucan. Barley is one of the richest everyday sources of soluble beta-glucan fibre of any Indian cereal A source of dietary fibre and plant protein Full analysis is published here: our lab reports Contains barley and gluten. Jau is not gluten free and is not suitable for coeliac disease. What makes jau different The beta-glucan. This is the soluble fibre barley is known for, and it is the reason jau turns up in so many fibre-focused diets. It is also what gives the dough its slightly silky feel It eats light. A jau roti is filling without being heavy, which is unusual for a high-fibre grain Cooling by tradition. In Indian kitchens jau is the summer grain, used in sattu-style drinks and light rotis The taste is malty and mildly sweet, closer to wheat than any millet, which makes it an easy first swap Who it is for Anyone deliberately adding more fibre to the daily roti Families who have tried millets and found them too strong, since jau is much closer to wheat in taste Households looking for a lighter summer flour Anyone who came here after reading about jau and wants the actual grain rather than a supplement How to use it Jau rotis and parathas, on their own or blended Missi roti mixes, with besan and spices Thalipeeth Jau sattu drinks, the traditional summer cooler Our nutritionist Dr. Anju suggests starting with 30% jau to 70% wheat if barley roti is new to you, then moving up as the family gets used to it. One dough tip. Barley absorbs a little more water than wheat and the dough stays softer to handle. Knead slightly softer than you would atta, and rest it before rolling. Pack size 500g, ₹89. The right size to start with, particularly if you are blending jau into your regular atta rather than using it alone Storage and shelf life There are no preservatives in it, so treat it like fresh food rather than packet food Move it into an airtight steel or glass container as soon as it arrives Keep it cool and dry, away from the stove and out of direct sunlight In humid weather, refrigerate what you will not use in the next few weeks Go by the milling date printed on your pack Shipping and delivery Free shipping above ₹299 Milled after your order is placed, so dispatch takes a little longer than a warehouse product Freshly milled in Bengaluru and delivered across India, sealed, with the QR code on every pack Why buy from 10on10 Foods FSSAI licensed and ISO 22000:2018 certified Lab-tested, with the reports published: see them here Guided by our nutritionist Dr. Anju Whole barley, nothing added and nothing sieved out Milled fresh after you order, with QR video proof of your own batch Frequently asked questions about Barley Atta What is jau called in English? Jau is barley. It is a completely different grain from jowar, which is sorghum, and the two names get confused constantly. We wrote a whole piece on it: Jau vs Jowar, are they the same grain? Is barley atta gluten free? No. Barley naturally contains gluten, so it is not suitable for coeliac disease or a gluten-free diet. For a gluten-free roti flour, try our Jowar Atta, Ragi Atta or Multi Millet Atta. Is jau atta good for weight loss? Barley is high in fibre and keeps you full for longer, which helps with portion control as part of a balanced diet. It is a useful food, not a weight-loss treatment. Can I make roti with 100% barley atta? Yes, though the dough is softer to handle. Many families use a 30:70 or 50:50 jau and wheat mix for easier rolling, especially at the start. What is beta-glucan? It is a type of soluble fibre found in high amounts in barley and oats. It is the main reason jau has the fibre reputation it does. How fresh will my order be? We stone-mill and pack after your order. Never pre-milled, never shelf-stored, and the QR code on the pack shows you the batch. How should I store barley atta? Airtight, cool and dry, used within a few weeks. There are no preservatives in it, so freshness is on you once it arrives. Learn more and recipes Jau vs Jowar: Are They the Same Grain? Top 10 High Fibre Foods in India You Should Eat Daily Best Flour for the Season Oats Atta, the other beta-glucan flour Jowar Atta, the gluten-free one people confuse with jau