In soil, most of the zinc stays bound to the solid particles. When high levels of zinc are present in soils, such as at a hazardous waste site, the metal can seep into the groundwater. Industries also can release dust containing higher levels of zinc into the air we breathe.
Add sorghum to a large pot of water. Use one cup of whole grain sorghum to three cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook for approximately 40-55 minutes or until the sorghum is tender. Drain any remaining liquid and serve.
Here are the steps on how to cook barley. 1  First rinse barley with a strainer. Remove any debris as you strain it. 2  Soak the barley overnight in water. Use about two cups for each cup of barley. 3  When you are ready to boil your barley, choose from either broth or water.  For every 1 cup of barley, use 2 Â½ to 3 cups of 1  liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil.