Rye bread remains a Finnish favourite – one in three Finns eats rye bread every day
The national rye bread day is celebrated today, 28 February. Rye is an inseparable part of Finnish culinary culture, and Finns eat the most rye in the world with more than 15 kilograms per person annually 1). According to a survey 2) commissioned by Fazer Bakery Finland, the consumption of rye bread is experiencing a slight increase.Rye bread is chosen for its excellent taste According to a survey commissioned by Fazer[2)], four in five Finns eat rye bread at least weekly. For a third of Finns, it is part of their daily diet. By far the most important reason for eating rye bread is its