Rye Bread Day
Rye Bread Day is celebrated on February 28. In 2017, rye bread was chosen as our national food by Finnish people, and since then it has been celebrated on Kalevala Day, February 28 (day of Finnish culture). Rye bread is at the core of Finnish food culture and has strong symbolic value. Bread and grains play an essential role in the stories of the Kalevala.
Finns consume more rye than anywhere else in the world—up to 15 kg per person per year. Over time, rye bread has changed its form. Alongside traditional ring-shaped rye bread and loaves, portion-sized breads and ready-sliced products have become common. In recent years, rye has also been adapted into snack products.
Health is a strong argument in favor of rye. Thanks to rye bread, Finns’ high dietary fiber intake is ensured, as rye in Finland is mainly milled into whole-grain flour rich in fiber. The health benefits of rye are widely studied in Finland and internationally. According to research, whole-grain rye provides protection against, among other things, cardiovascular diseases and hormone-related cancers.
Use of materials
Feel free to make use of the materials in the sidebar: social media images, posters, videos, and more. Materials (e.g. posters) can be ordered free of charge (postage will be charged) from Finnish Bread Information using the materials order form.
Posters for Rye Bread Day
