Quick cooking. Good source of fiber. Low fat, sodium free, cholesterol free food. Smart choices made easy. Mother's Barley is a smart choice because it is low in fat and a good source of fiber. Cooks in 10 minutes. Mother's Quick Cooking Barley retains all of barley's natural whole grain goodness while providing convenience in preparation. Barley is a low fat, saturated fat free, sodium free and cholesterol free food. Barley is also a good source of fiber and niacin. Prepare Mother's quick cooking barley in just 10 minutes - great in soups, in a main dish or casserole, or as a rice or potato substitute! Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in grains, fruits and vegetables that contain fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of heart disease. If diets are low in sodium, risk of high blood pressure may be reduced as well. Both conditions are associated with many factors.