26 JUNE, 2023
Ayaan Paul Chowdhury
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From bread-loving nations to surprising low consumers, we explore the diverse bread consumption patterns across countries, revealing cultural preferences and dietary habits.
Surprisingly at the bottom of the list with a meagre 1.75 kg per capita, bread isn't a staple in India, where rice and various regional flatbreads take precedence.
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With a consumption of 60 kg per capita, Hungary's staple bread includes varieties like beigli (bread roll) and pogácsa (savoury scones).
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Known for its love of bread, particularly soda bread, Ireland consumes 68 kg per capita.
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Portugal's bread culture revolves around staples such as pão de trigo (wheat bread) and broa (cornbread), with a consumption of 70 kg per capita.
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With a per capita consumption of 72 kg, Argentina's popular breads include the traditional pan francés (French bread) and medialunas (croissants).
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Cypriots consume approximately 74 kg of bread per capita, with halloumi bread and olive bread being local favorites.
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Ukraine boasts a high bread consumption of 88 kg per capita, with popular breads like borodinsky (rye bread) and babka (sweet bread) enjoyed by its people.
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Bulgarians have a remarkable bread consumption of 131.1 kg per capita, and their staple bread is typically the mekitsa (fried dough).
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With a per capita consumption of 135 kg, Serbia's traditional breads, including pogača (flatbread) and lepinja (round bread), play an essential role in their cuisine.
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Turkey leads the list with an astounding 199.6 kg of bread consumed per capita, and its diverse bread repertoire includes pide (Turkish flatbread) and simit (sesame-covered bread rings).