Rye consumption

Rye consumption is clearly highest in its northern growing areas. The use of rye is mainly based on local traditional nutritional practices. The traditional rye bread is the dark sour bread known in Finland, the Baltic area, Poland, Belarus and Russian Federation. This tradition has somewhat changed on its way to the west, for instance to Sweden, Denmark and Germany.

Generally, during the last decades, rye consumption has decreased in countries, where its consumption has traditionally been high, and increased in countries, where the consumption has been low. The research around rye and its positive effects on health has already raised interest within cereal industry. Several innovative rye products have become available, and the consumers' interest toward rye is increasing.

Source: FAO Internet