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Rye is one of the most important cereals in the world and this type of grass is grown extensively all over the world. The scientific name of rye is Secale cereale. It is similar to wheat and barley. It is believed that the crop of rye started in present-day Turkey but its cultivation is likely to have started even earlier than that. It was widely cultivated in Roman times and perhaps even before that it must have been widely cultivated because it is very easy to grow and it is an agricultural staple.
Even today, a large amount of rye is grown in Eastern Europe and in central and northern Russia but it is also grown in North America, China and South America. Rye is one of the 5 most used cereals. It is used in many forms such as animal feed, to make whiskey, to make bread.
The most dangerous thing about depending on rye for your agricultural needs is that rye crops are susceptible to a very persistent fungus and can rot very quickly. This can wipe out an entire crop of rye, so some countries choose to grow other grains. However, the health benefits of rye make a good argument for including it in your diet.
Rye is very good for your health. It contains nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, and organic compounds. Some of the major components of these are manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B-complex, dietary fiber, and phenolic antioxidant compounds.
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