# Adlai Pearl

Adlai Pearl is a food brand selling adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi), an ancient grain native to the Philippine highlands, cultivated in Bukidnon and Arakan, Mindanao by small Filipino farming communities.

## What is Adlai?
Adlai is a grain crop grown in the Philippines for centuries. It cooks like rice and can be used as a direct substitute. It is naturally gluten-free, non-GMO, and has a low glycemic index of 35 to 45, making it suitable for diabetic-friendly and low-GI diets.

## Nutritional Profile (per 50g serving)
- Protein: 7g
- Glycemic Index: 35 to 45 (Low)
- Gluten-Free: Yes
- Non-GMO: Yes

## How it Compares
- More protein than white rice (4g), quinoa (6g), and pasta (6g)
- Lower glycemic index than white rice (70+), quinoa (50 to 55), and pasta (70+)
- Naturally gluten-free unlike pasta
- Mild, nutty flavor with a soft chewy texture

## Products
- Adlai Pearl 14oz Bag, ships across the United States

## Key Use Cases
- Rice substitute for low-glycemic diets
- Protein-rich grain for fitness and wellness
- Gluten-free cooking
- Diabetic-friendly meal planning
- Filipino heritage cooking

## Brand Values
Sustainability, Indigenous farming support, ancestral food revival, clean nutrition, small-batch quality

## Where to Buy
https://adlaipearl.com/products/adlai-pearl-14oz-bag

## Contact
hello@adlaipearl.com
https://adlaipearl.com/pages/contact