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product_id: 26849925
title: "Hakubaku Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley, 21.1 oz"
brand: "hakubaku"
price: "$43.60"
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# 4x fiber vs brown rice Cooks in 20 min Beta-glucan for heart health Hakubaku Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley, 21.1 oz

**Brand:** hakubaku
**Price:** $43.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌾 Elevate your grains game—taste, health, and tradition in every bite!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hakubaku Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley, 21.1 oz by hakubaku
- **How much does it cost?** $43.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hakubaku enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hakubaku brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Fiber Powerhouse:** Contains 4x more dietary fiber than brown rice for superior digestive health.
- • **Quick & Convenient:** Cooks in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy professionals seeking nutritious meals fast.
- • **Heart-Smart Nutrition:** Rich in beta-glucan soluble fiber, clinically shown to support healthy cholesterol levels.
- • **Versatile Culinary Boost:** Easily mix with rice or use solo to elevate your meals with a unique, satisfying chew.
- • **Authentic Japanese Quality:** Japan’s #1 trusted barley brand, delivering premium taste and texture in every grain.

## Overview

Hakubaku Mochi Mugi Gohan is a premium Japanese-style glutinous pearled barley, boasting 4 times the fiber of brown rice and rich in heart-healthy beta-glucan. It cooks in just 20 minutes, making it an easy, nutritious addition to your daily meals. As Japan’s #1 barley brand, it offers authentic flavor and texture that seamlessly blends with rice or stands alone, perfect for health-conscious millennials seeking quick, wholesome, and culturally inspired food choices.

## Description

Hakubaku Mochi Mugi Pearled Barley has been the best selling brand in Japan. Mochi Mugi is well known for its nutritional benefits and its taste and ease of use. Mochimugi is a new variety of barley and contains a great amount of soluble dietary fiber called beta-glucan. The soluble fiber is known to help lower cholesterol, regulates blood sugar level, become food to good bacteria in the intestines, and possibly aid weight loss. Add a packet to rice to make it taste AMAZING or use instead of rice to boost the nutritional value of your next meal!

Review: Adding to my white rice! - I add Japanese multi grain mix to my white rice for health reasons. But these mix packs, good variety ones are quite expensive, so I usually buy very basic ones, like the photo, and add other grains, such as Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley, to increase the varieties. This way, it becomes much much cheaper than buying premixed ones, and I can adjust the taste as I like. This grain does not have strong flavor, so it can easily be added to white rice, and increase your intake of minerals.
Review: >> GREAT BARLEY - > Essentially the same as "American" pearled barley, but smaller grains. Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley is actually grown in the United States. > For two people, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water (in the same cup with the barley) to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 20 minutes. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Cooks in the same time as white rice -- about 20 minutes (1/3 the time of "American" pearl barley -- about 1 hour). Should cook in a rice cooker exactly the same as white rice. In fact a mixture of 1/2 rice and 1/2 barley cooks well together and is particular good together. To cook with white rice, follow exactly the same procedure as white rice. > The short cooking time makes Mochi pearled barley much more practical as a warm breakfast cereal. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has an exceptionally low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. > In fact, barley has the same glycemic index as black beans (or almost any other kind of beans) -- about 1/3 the glycemic index of white rice (1/2 the glycemic index of brown rice). If you love black beans-and-rice, then black beans-and-barley is a great substitute, which you may grow to prefer. A low glycemic index is great, but carbs are still carbs. (A low glycemic index only means that the glucose is processed more slowly, giving your body time to process it). A large serving of just beans-and-barley is much better than white rice-and-beans, but nevertheless may spike your glucose levels. I suggest diluting the carbs with plenty of onions and sweet peppers, and serving something else lower in carbs, such as a salad and pork chops. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a some cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions (and maybe diced red bell sweet pepper) also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. Of course, you can use the cooked barley for some other purpose. > Adding a teaspoon of barley to any homemade soup adds body -- MUCH healthier than potatoes, white rice, pasta, or wheat flour (all of which are equivalent to the same volume of table sugar). > Have a recipe which calls for cornstarch, rice flour, potato flour, or cracker crumbs as a thickener? (which will send your blood glucose through the roof) --- cooked down barley is a great substitute (except for Chinese dishes which call for a syrupy glaze made from cornstarch). Cook the barley well, then use an in-pot blender to liquefy any remaining lumps, then add to your dish > To make a great vegetarian broth or soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two and a tablespoon of pearled barley together for several hours. For just broth, add Braggs and olive oil to taste, and optionally strain. > To make a great soup, starting with this soup base, just add fresh cubed vegies and (optionally meat), 1/4 cup of olive oil, and Braggs to taste, and cook for another 1/2 - 1 hour. I often add a can of white beans shortly before serving, and usually freshly ground mixed pepper. (To minimize the harshness/bitterness of most olive oil, cook the oil with the soup --- don't just add the olive oil immediately before serving). UNRELATED COMMENT -- Adding 1 to 3 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin to any broth or soup also adds body, without adding carbs. The gelatin is a protein, and is metabolized as collagen which can strengthen your nails, connective tissue, and joints. That is, it can improve your nails, reduce wrinkles, reduce arthritis, and reduce other joint pain. UPDATE -- Caution: Sweet onions really are "sweet" (whether or not they are harshly "oniony") which can spike your blood glucose, albeit how sweet depends on where they were grown, and the time of the year. So, if you find that black beans, onions, and barley spikes your blood glucose --- your first suspect should be the sweet onions. Yellow onions work just as well, without the high sugar content.

## Features

- Ingredients: Barley (from USA and Canada). Much better for you than brown rice as it has 4x the fiber. More soluble fiber than Qinoa and vitamins and beta-glucan for a healthy heart. Its the secret to a healthy Japanese diet and tasty too!
- No.1 Barley brand in Japan - It’s #1 in Japan for a reason. Mochi Mugi–or Japanese pearl barley–a product from Hakubaku, is the number one trusted barley brand in Japan. Hakubaku is a well-known maker, produces approximately 70 percent of the barley and mixed grain distribution quantity in the Japanese market.
- Easy to use: just add to rice in rice cooker or 15 min. boiling
- Flavorful with unique taste and texture, 12 x 1.76oz pouches = 21.1 oz
- 4x times more dietary fibers contained than brown rice
- Japanese style glutinous pearled barley containing 12 individual sticks (1.76 oz / 50g each, 21.1 oz / 600g total bag). 100% vegan, easy to cook, and perfect for adding to rice or soups.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B015X5D3LE |
| Age Range Description | Adults |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,233 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #169 in Dried Grains & Rice |
| Brand | Hakubaku |
| Brand Name | Hakubaku |
| Coin Variety 1 | barley |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Cuisine | Japanese cuisine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,509 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegan |
| Item Form | Grain |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Package Weight | 0.63 kg |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Hakubaku |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 12 |
| Package Size Name | Pack of 12 |
| Part Number | 35970 |
| Serving Range | 12 |
| Set Name | Pack of 12 |
| Size | 21.1 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | vegan |
| Unit Count | 21.1 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hakubaku
- **Item Package Quantity:** 1
- **Item Weight:** 1.3 pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 21.1 Ounce

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: The description says grown in usa and canada . is this from japan or north america**
A: The grains are from the US/Canada. A Japanese company imports and process them in Japan.

**Q: is this non-gmo?**
A: Its non-GMO.   GMO barley doesn't exist.

**Q: Can a manufacturer tell me if it's non-GMO or not?**
A: It is non-GMO. Thank you for your question!

**Q: Is this mochimugi equals to pearled barley ?**
A: Hi,
Mochimugi is pearled barley of Waxy variety which is relatively new in the market.  Based on our study, it has more dietary fiber, is flavorful with unique tate and texture, and has shorter cook time compared to the conventional(non-waxy) pearled barley

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adding to my white rice!
*by R***I on May 27, 2026*

I add Japanese multi grain mix to my white rice for health reasons. But these mix packs, good variety ones are quite expensive, so I usually buy very basic ones, like the photo, and add other grains, such as Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley, to increase the varieties. This way, it becomes much much cheaper than buying premixed ones, and I can adjust the taste as I like. This grain does not have strong flavor, so it can easily be added to white rice, and increase your intake of minerals.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >> GREAT BARLEY
*by S***Y on February 17, 2020*

> Essentially the same as "American" pearled barley, but smaller grains. Mochi Mugi Gohan Japanese Style Glutinous Pearled Barley is actually grown in the United States. > For two people, I measure 1/4 cup in a 1-cup measuring cup, add water (in the same cup with the barley) to a total of 1 cup, and then simmer on a low boil for 20 minutes. That produces about 1 cup of cooked barley. You don't have to wait for the water to boil before adding the barley. Do not drain the barley if you plan to use it in a soup or stew. Drain and rinse if you plan to use it in a salad, such as a bean salad. Or, if you've cooked the barley in advance, just turn off the heat and leave the barley in the pot, and it will absorb any remaining water over the next hour. > Cooks in the same time as white rice -- about 20 minutes (1/3 the time of "American" pearl barley -- about 1 hour). Should cook in a rice cooker exactly the same as white rice. In fact a mixture of 1/2 rice and 1/2 barley cooks well together and is particular good together. To cook with white rice, follow exactly the same procedure as white rice. > The short cooking time makes Mochi pearled barley much more practical as a warm breakfast cereal. > Compared to rice or pasta, barley has a more assertive flavor, and so goes best with beef (and probably mutton), but is fine with pork or chicken, or alone for that matter. > Barley has an exceptionally low glycemic index, and so is a particularly good substitute for white rice for diabetics. I was very pleasantly surprised that my Latina wife accepted the substitution enthusiastically. > In fact, barley has the same glycemic index as black beans (or almost any other kind of beans) -- about 1/3 the glycemic index of white rice (1/2 the glycemic index of brown rice). If you love black beans-and-rice, then black beans-and-barley is a great substitute, which you may grow to prefer. A low glycemic index is great, but carbs are still carbs. (A low glycemic index only means that the glucose is processed more slowly, giving your body time to process it). A large serving of just beans-and-barley is much better than white rice-and-beans, but nevertheless may spike your glucose levels. I suggest diluting the carbs with plenty of onions and sweet peppers, and serving something else lower in carbs, such as a salad and pork chops. > Cooked diced sweet onions go spectacularly with the barley. Add a some cubed beef and you've got a great dish. I cook all three ingredients separately and mix them (with a little olive oil) before serving. For diabetics, the onions (and maybe diced red bell sweet pepper) also serve as a filler diluting the concentration of carbohydrates. > Some folks cook barley to make broth ("barley water") and discard the cooked barley. Of course, you can use the cooked barley for some other purpose. > Adding a teaspoon of barley to any homemade soup adds body -- MUCH healthier than potatoes, white rice, pasta, or wheat flour (all of which are equivalent to the same volume of table sugar). > Have a recipe which calls for cornstarch, rice flour, potato flour, or cracker crumbs as a thickener? (which will send your blood glucose through the roof) --- cooked down barley is a great substitute (except for Chinese dishes which call for a syrupy glaze made from cornstarch). Cook the barley well, then use an in-pot blender to liquefy any remaining lumps, then add to your dish > To make a great vegetarian broth or soup base, I normally cook a whole onion or two and a tablespoon of pearled barley together for several hours. For just broth, add Braggs and olive oil to taste, and optionally strain. > To make a great soup, starting with this soup base, just add fresh cubed vegies and (optionally meat), 1/4 cup of olive oil, and Braggs to taste, and cook for another 1/2 - 1 hour. I often add a can of white beans shortly before serving, and usually freshly ground mixed pepper. (To minimize the harshness/bitterness of most olive oil, cook the oil with the soup --- don't just add the olive oil immediately before serving). UNRELATED COMMENT -- Adding 1 to 3 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin to any broth or soup also adds body, without adding carbs. The gelatin is a protein, and is metabolized as collagen which can strengthen your nails, connective tissue, and joints. That is, it can improve your nails, reduce wrinkles, reduce arthritis, and reduce other joint pain. UPDATE -- Caution: Sweet onions really are "sweet" (whether or not they are harshly "oniony") which can spike your blood glucose, albeit how sweet depends on where they were grown, and the time of the year. So, if you find that black beans, onions, and barley spikes your blood glucose --- your first suspect should be the sweet onions. Yellow onions work just as well, without the high sugar content.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious in white rice
*by M***E on May 15, 2026*

I add this to my white rice to make it healthier. Cooks at the same time as rice. I love this! The only thing is the place of origin….

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