<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> It is possible to make Rice Syrup without barley, but in the US the desired taste is not available to the food industry. One of the West Coast companies is trying to solve the problem, they have been working for about three years on a replacement Rice Syrup with no barley. The US standard is no gluten. Michael Jones, [log in to unmask] Living a wonderful, GF life in Orlando, FL USA