Rye
Varieties
Rye is found in cereals and in baked goods like crackers and breads. It is also available flaked, cracked, or as a whole grain or flour. Dark and coarsely ground rye is called pumpernickel flour.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Serve cooked rye flakes with maple syrup and sliced bananas as a hearty breakfast cereal, or combine cooked rye berries with sliced fennel, tomatoes, and chopped basil for a delicious, unusual salad. Rye flour contains less gluten than wheat flour, so it won’t produce a well-risen loaf of bread without the addition of some higher-protein flour.
Storing
Store rye in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, because air, moisture, and sunlight can cause the oils to go rancid.
Nutrition Highlights
Rye, 1 cup (120g)
- Calories: 566
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrate: 117g
- Total Fat: 4.2g
- Fiber: 24.7g
*Excellent Source of: Iron (4.5mg), Magnesium (204mg), Selenium (59.6 mcg), Riboflavin (0.42mg), and Folate (101mcg)