Rye, a Healthy Grain Product
When we think of grain, the first thing that comes to mind is wheat. but it is available in more valuable healthy grains. For example, underused rye. We should put this very healthy and nutritious cereal product on our tables more often.
We have seen rye in bread types recently. However, it is used in many dishes such as soups, salads, pastries. Why should fiber and vitamins be consumed?
Rye, which is among the wheat varieties, is one of the cereal species produced in the continental climate and is of great importance for human health. Rye, which is one of the most resistant plants to cold weather conditions, is therefore easily grown in a continental climate.
Although it resembles wheat grains in appearance, its distinguishing feature from wheat is that its grains are longer. Rye is nutritious and healthy with its protein, carbohydrates, fiber and B vitamins. Rye, which is used as flour and animal feed, is one of the materials used in the production of beer and other fermented beverages.
Usage Areas of Rye;
1- In Making Brown and Grain Bread
Rye is a gluten-containing grain like wheat, which means it's a vegetable protein. The nutrient required for the dough to reach its consistency in bread making is gluten, which is found in rye and wheat. Gluten in flour makes the dough rise, while it also causes it to be light and soft.
Rye flour is used in making healthy brown breads to make the dough rise. It can be used with rye flour, wheat, bran, etc. flour mixtures, or it can be used alone to make bread.
2- In Pastries
Rye flour is used for the preparation of leavened and unleavened doughs other than bread making. It can be used by mixing rye and wheat flour in many products such as pastries, cakes, pies, quiches, cookies, pancakes, tarts, etc. and obtained with dough. Rye flour is used for salty doughs rather than sugary doughs.
3- In Soups and Salads
Rye can be used instead of wheat flour in dressings and sauces prepared for the consistency of soups. Apart from sauces and seasonings, ground rye grains can also be added to the soup. Rye is one of the most frequently used grains in winter soups prepared with dry legumes and in multigrain soups called cold ayran soup.
Boiled rye grains added to salads make it both nutritious and healthy. A nutritious aroma is added to the sauce prepared with olive oil, lemon and rye on various greens.
4- Fermentation of Alcoholic Beverages
Rye, being one of the grains with the feature of fermentation, is important in the production of beer, gin, whiskey, etc. produced all over the world. It is used as the basic material in the production of kvass, which is used in traditional Russian drinks.
