RYE
DARK NUTRITIOUS ANCIENT GRAIN
Nuragri-Expo - Natural as Now and Future
Rye - Hardy Ancient Grain
Rye (Secale cereale) is a hardy cereal grain that has been cultivated for over 2,000 years, particularly in Northern and Eastern Europe. It's known for its distinctive flavor and nutritional value. Nuragri-Expo supplies premium quality rye from major growing regions, ensuring consistent quality.
Our rye is carefully selected and processed to meet international standards, making it ideal for bread making, whiskey production, and animal feed. We maintain strict quality control throughout the supply chain to deliver the finest rye products to our global customers.
Types of Rye
Winter Rye
Planted in autumn, higher yield potential, used for flour and feed.
Spring Rye
Planted in spring, lower yield but higher protein content, better for malting.
Common Packing For Container Shipment
| Products | Packing | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Rye | 50kg PP Bags | 200 Bags in 20'FCL / 400 Bags in 40'FCL |
Origin of Rye with production
Germany is the largest producer of rye, followed by Poland and Russia. Major growing regions include Northern European plains, Baltic states, and Russian forest-steppe zones.
Global rye production exceeds 15 million metric tons annually. The crop thrives in cool, moist climates and poor soils where other grains struggle. Germany alone produces over 3 million tons annually.
Specification
| Properties | Values & Limits |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max. 13% |
| Protein | Min. 9% |
| Foreign Matter | Max. 1% |
| Broken Grains | Max. 3% |
| Test Weight | Min. 65 kg/hl |
| Color | Grayish to brown |
| Free from | Any kind of infestation |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100gm
Amounts per servings
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Health Benefits & Uses
Health Benefits
- Rye contains pentosans, unique compounds that may help reduce blood sugar spikes.
- It's naturally lower in gluten than wheat, making it easier to digest for some people.
- Rye is rich in lignans, phytoestrogens that may have protective health effects.
- The grain has a distinctive flavor and dense, moist texture ideal for certain breads.
- Rye bread has a lower glycemic response than wheat bread, beneficial for blood sugar control.
- Traditional rye breads like pumpernickel and rye crispbreads are cultural favorites.
- Rye can grow in poor soils and harsher climates where other grains struggle.