In most grocery stores, barley is typically found in the alongside rice, oats, quinoa, and farro. Depending on the store's layout, it may also be stocked in the soup or bean aisle near dried lentils and peas. Where to Look in the Store

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Specialty varieties like hulled barley or barley flakes are more likely to be found here.

Often found in the lower shelves, barley is frequently grouped with dried soup mixes and legumes.