Talbina

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Talbina
A bowl of Talbina
TypePorridge
Place of originArabian Peninsula
Region or stateMiddle East
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsMilk, barley and honey

Talbina is a porridge made from barley flour, formed by adding milk and honey to the dried barley powder. The name comes from the Arabic word laban meaning milk, because of its resemblance to milk, as it is soft and white.[1]

Nutrition

tocotrienols, oils that help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.[citation needed] Barley has been cited as a possible food to increase tryptophan, and thus serotonin in the body.[2]

Cultural significance

roasted barley tea
, a popular Asian drink.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Definition of the words "Talbina" and "laban" in Lisan'ul Arab dictionary". Almaany.
  2. ^ "Serotonin: Function, uses, SSRIs, and sources". 11 November 2020.
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