What You Need to Know
Bark bread is a traditional food made with the inner bark (phloem) of certain trees and shrubs. It has a history of use as famine food.
Steps
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Finnish Pettu bread (Finland): Traditional survival food during famines
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Swedish Barkknäckebröd (Sweden): Crispbread variation using pine bark
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Norwegian Barkebrød (Norway): Communal famine food during harsh winters
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction