Café d'orge
Café d'orge, or barley coffee, is a traditional French herbal infusion made from roasted barley grains. It is a caffeine-free, dark, and earthy beverage often enjoyed as a coffee substitute, particularly in regions like Alsace and Provence. It is typically brewed by steeping the roasted grains in hot water, similar to how one would make regular coffee.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Café d'orge is a low-calorie, carbohydrate-based drink with virtually no fat or protein. It provides key minerals like magnesium and selenium, and a typical cup contains roughly 10-15 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Historically, café d'orge was a common and economical coffee substitute in France, especially during periods of coffee scarcity like the 19th century and the World Wars. Its unique, slightly nutty flavor comes from the Maillard reaction during the roasting of the barley.
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