There's nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread.

According to a German study that did research into man's perception of odours, the aroma of freshly baked bread lingering in the air was perceived as the most agreeable of all flavours, before a freshly mown lawn, coffee or even sea-air.

Bread has always been part of our cultural heritage. Browse through the following pages and find out more about ... 

• The history of bread.
• An overview of European bread cultures.
• The nutritional and healthy aspects of bread.