Black or rye bread is beneficial for the body if it is prepared using the correct technology. In the Nordic countries, black bread appeared already in the 11th century, and the production technology has not changed since then. It is recommended to consume 300 grams of rye bread per day in order to replenish the necessary, especially in the autumn-winter period, the norm of vitamins and microelements necessary for the body.
Useful substances and vitamins contained in black bread
Black bread is made from sourdough, rye flour, salt and water. It contains the following vitamins and minerals:
- B vitamins;
- vitamin PP;
- vitamin C;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- potassium;
- cellulose;
- lecithin;
- lysine;
- protein;
- phosphatides.
Many useful substances contained in different types of black bread are added to it during the preparation process. Of great importance is the fact that black bread includes grain-shells of rye germ, dietary fiber, enzymes that stimulate the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Rye bread is low in calories, so it is recommended to be included in various diets for those who want to lose weight, and it is also included in the diet of diabetics.
The "Borodino" black bread, in addition to the listed components, includes a little wheat flour, caraway seeds, coriander, molasses and malt. This bread is more caloric than rye, custard, sweet and sour taste. The technology for making Borodino bread is complex, it does not allow the use of preservatives and flavor enhancers, which speaks in its favor. Molasses is rich in vitamins and brown sugar, while malt is rich in trace elements and amino acids.
Useful properties of black bread and their application
Black bread is useful for diabetics and for the prevention of diabetes, the presence of iron, magnesium and potassium makes it an essential product for anemia and cardiovascular diseases.
In order to benefit from the use of black bread, you need to know how to choose it. Rye bread, made according to the correct technology, should have a dark brown crust without soot and burn marks. The crumb should not be sticky and / or interspersed with lumps of flour or old bread.
Black bread keeps well wrapped in plain white paper or linen. It cannot be stored with white bread.
Soups and fatty fish, as well as starch-free vegetables, go well with rye bread.
To get rid of hair from oiliness, make the following mask. Black bread is poured with boiling water, insisted for about an hour, and then rubbed into the scalp. They wrap the head in polyethylene, put on a woolen hat on top and keep it for half an hour, then wash it off.
The harm of black bread
This bread is not recommended for people suffering from gastritis and other gastrointestinal diseases. It is necessary to replace it with white, but not fresh, but on the second day after baking.
In addition, you need to know that black bread is not combined with starchy vegetables and fried meat, in the second case, there may be heartburn. It is also not advised to eat rye bread with sour foods.
