Ruispalat

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Ruispalat is a dark bread produced mainly in Finland. Traditionally this bread was baked in rings, which were then placed on poles suspended just below the kitchen ceiling, to dry and be stored. Unlike the more popular German rye breads ruispalat lacks the greasy/moist texture.

Any visitor to Finland is advised to try Ruispalat with Oltermanni cheese, with maybe some Turku mustard to taste. One of Finland's biggest selling brands is Vaasa Ruispalat.