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Barley Water for Invalids

From The "ideal" cookery book, 1902

When Robinson’s Patent Barley is used to make a Summer beverage, only half-an-ounce must be taken.

Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition per serving

800Calories
18 gProtein
173 gCarbs
5 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories800 kcal
Protein18 g
Carbohydrates173 g
Fiber15 g
Sugars1.2 g
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2151 mg
Potassium335 mg
Calcium614 mg
Iron64 mg
Magnesium79 mg
Phosphorus195 mg
Zinc1.5 mg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.8 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A0.3 mcg
Vitamin E0.1 mg
Vitamin K0.6 mcg
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)1.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)1.3 mg
Niacin (B3)17 mg
Folate262 mcg
Choline35 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water771 g

As published

This recipe was extracted from The "ideal" cookery book (1902) by Lilian Clarke, page 23. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Barley Water for Invalids. Take of Robinson’s Patent Barley one ounce, mix with a wine-glassful of cold water into a smooth paste free from lumps, pour this into a stew-pan containing one quart of boiling water

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