Pumpernickel bread is made from coarsely ground rye and typically is characterized by a dark color and slightly sweet flavor. The pumpernickel bread originated in Westphalia, Germany as it was first mentioned in print in 1450 AD. Initially, it was a meal savored mostly by farmers, but presently it is widely popular and many even consider it a delicacy. Ingredients: Whole rye meal, water, whole rye flour, sugarbeet syrup, salt, barley malt extract, yeast Product Weight: 17.6 oz (500 g) Product of Germany