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A traditional unsweetened, soft porridge made with barley flour and milk.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Talbina (240 g) has 182 calories. That works out to 76 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.3 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
182
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
29.3g
· 11% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 16% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 182 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 23 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 76 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 120 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 266 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 274 kcal |
Calculated from 76 calories per 100 g.
Talbina is a soft porridge traditionally made by cooking barley flour with milk. It is usually served unsweetened, though toppings such as honey or dates can be added at the table.
Whisk barley flour into cold milk until smooth, then cook it over low heat while stirring until the mixture thickens. Starting with cold liquid helps prevent lumps; adjust the texture with a little more milk if needed.
Yes, Talbina is mentioned in hadith reports as a food given to someone who is ill, with a traditional association with comfort. This religious tradition does not establish Talbina as a medical treatment.
Talbina has a mild, grain-like taste and a smooth, creamy texture when made with milk. Its flavor is fairly plain without toppings, which is why some people add dates, honey, or spices.
You can cook whole barley into a porridge, but it will not have the same smooth texture as Talbina made with barley flour. The flour disperses through the liquid and thickens it more evenly.
Talbina is a type of barley porridge, traditionally made with barley flour and milk. The broader term barley porridge can also refer to dishes made with whole or cracked barley and prepared in different ways.
Dates, honey, cinnamon, or cardamom can add flavor to Talbina. Stir in sweet toppings after cooking so you can adjust the taste without changing the traditional unsweetened base.
Talbina is traditionally associated with comfort, but there is no established evidence that it treats sadness or improves sleep. Enjoy it as a warm porridge, not as a substitute for appropriate care.
Yes, you can cook Talbina ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container once cooled. It thickens as it stands, so stir in a splash of milk or water when reheating.
Yes, Talbina can be cooked with water, although the result is less creamy and has a plainer flavor than the traditional milk version. You can also use a mixture of milk and water.
Vitamins
B12
0.43µg · 18% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B3
1.73mg · 11% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
154mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Calcium
211mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
269mg · 8% DV
Sodium
91mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Talbina is a soft porridge associated with Arab food traditions, made by simmering barley flour with milk. It is often served plain, though some versions are sweetened with honey or topped with dates.
Warm and smooth, it has a mild, cereal-like flavour and works well as breakfast or a light meal. In the Middle East it may be eaten at home as a simple comforting bowl; elsewhere, serve it warm when you want an alternative to oat porridge. Unsweetened talbina is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with a modest amount of protein and fibre; it provides 76 calories per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, replace some of the milk with water, or add fruit for sweetness.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.