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Jack Campin - bogus address wrote:
I'm curious as to why rye bread is sold cut into very thin slices in
packets. Other bread is sold in loaves and variations on loaves.

Is this just an historical accident or is there some reason for it?

Toughness. Unless you have an electric slicer it's too difficult
for most people to cut a slice thin enough to bite through. (Since
I use very sharp knives I probably could, but with a breadknife,
forget it).

I have never had problems cutting rye bread with a knife.

It needs to be thick enough that the crust can be enjoyed.
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