SC - OT rye verses pumpernickle

[Decker, Terry D.]

I am presuming we are talking about bread rather than the grain.  Rye and
pumpernickel are both made from rye flour.  They are often made with
molasses as the sweetener.  Pumpernickel often has coffee or cocoa added to
make it darker.  The primary natural difference is that pumpernickel is a
coarser meal with lots of bran.  For this reason, pumpernickel has more
roughage than rye, which is useful in reducing cholesterol and
triglycerides.  Other than that, there is no inherent health benefit of
which I am aware between the two types of bread.  

Bear

> hi, I'm looking for some info, can anyone tell me the difference 
> between rye and pumpernickle? I always thought pumpernickle was a 
> form of rye. Am starting this new diet, and it says rye is not good, 
> but pumpernickle is ok, now I'm confused.
> 
> Fiona
> 
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