Each Chilean eats more than 90 kilos a year: Union details the most sold types of bread in Chile

Published 2024년 9월 11일

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In August, Chile witnessed a notable decrease in bread prices, with a 1.4% drop recorded, despite a modest 1.7% increase earlier in the year. The country's high bread consumption, averaging over 90 kilos per capita annually, places it among the top bread-consuming nations globally. Marraqueta bread is the favorite, followed by hallulla and special breads like ciabatta and sourdough. The Association of Bread Manufacturers (Indupan) is advocating for the health benefits of bread and the enjoyment of artisan loaves over industrial ones, highlighting the diversity in bread options, including gluten-free varieties and an array of flours and cereals, which cater to various dietary needs and preferences.

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According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), bread saw a decrease in price in August. That month it fell by 1.4%; and so far in 2024, it has accumulated increases of 1.7%. The Association of Bread Manufacturers (Indupan) highlighted that in Chile, with 53% of preferences, marraqueta is the bread that is most consumed. Despite the favoritism for this traditional type of bread on Chilean tables, the market currently offers new options such as ciabatta, sourdough and gluten-free versions. 90 kilos per head In Chile, each person consumes more than 90 kilos of bread per year, a figure that positions the national territory as one of the countries where this food is most consumed, after Turkey and Germany. According to Juan Mendiburu, president of Indupan, “a family of 3.3 people buys 17.5 kilos of bread, with the favorite being marraqueta, followed by hallulla and finally, special bread.” Along the same lines, and according to a survey conducted by Food & Service, 53% of Chileans ...

Source: Biobiochile