Quwat | 200g Natural Barley Porridge

Talbina is a soft porridge made from ground barley cooked with milk or water. It takes its name from laban (milk), for the consistency it has when prepared. It's a traditional preparation described in the hadith and eaten across the Muslim world for centuries.

Not on its own. Weight gain happens when you eat more calories than you burn — no single food changes that. What talbina does is make the surplus easier to reach: it's warm, gentle on the stomach, and takes add-ins well. Made with full-fat milk, dates and nuts, a bowl adds roughly 450–550 kcal to your day without the heaviness of another full meal.

Have it alongside your meals. If you replace meals with it, you'll be eating less, not more.

A 500g pack makes about 16 bowls at 30g each — roughly two weeks at one bowl a day. Most people ordering to gain weight take two bowls daily, which works out to about eight days per pack.

Almost always because the barley went into hot liquid. Whisk it into cold milk or water first, then bring it up to heat while stirring. It'll be smooth every time.

Talbina is an ordinary barley porridge and is commonly given to children. For infants, or if your child has any dietary restriction or allergy, check with your paediatrician first.

Barley contains gluten, so it isn't suitable for coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. Beyond that, we're not able to advise on individual conditions — talbina is a food, not a treatment. If you're managing any condition or taking medication, please speak to your doctor.

Whenever it's easiest to keep up. Many people prefer it in the morning or before bed, but consistency matters more than timing.

Yes. Our courier will let you inspect the parcel before you hand over payment. If it isn't what you ordered, don't pay for it.

Fourteen days from delivery. If it isn't for you, message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a refund — you don't need to give a reason.