Icelandic Rye Bread - Rúgbrauð
Rye Bread, Volcano, Lava bread and Thunder Bread
Icelandic Rye Bread, sometime called Lavabread, Volcano Bread, Thunder Bread, Pot bread or Geyserbread, or in Icelandic Rúgbrauð or Hverabrauð.
Rye bread is a all year-round essential food in Iceland. The bread is dense, mildly sweet, hearty rye bread is ubiquitous in its native Iceland. Thunder bread is traditionally sliced very thin and served with smoked, cured, or pickled foods; smoked trout, salmon, herring. That said, it's also delicious with a simple smear of salted butter and and cheese.
Weight: 600gr
IMPORTANT: This item requires DHL Express shipping. Please select DHL Express Service in the checkout when ordering this product.
The expiry date Icelandic rye bread?
Rye bread will last about 5 to 7 days in the pantry, at normal room temperature, and up to 3 months if you store it in the freezer.
Where to buy the Icelandic rye bread?
The Icelandic rye bread can be bought here, at The Icelandic Store. We wrap it safely and bring it to your doorstep by DHL Express.
What is Icelandic rye bread made of?
The Icelandic rye bread is made of rye flour, whole wheat or all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, Icelandic súrmjólk (sour milk) and golden syrup
What is geothermal bread?
Rye bread Traditionally known as hverabrauð (hot spring bread) because it was traditionally baked in a special pot underground in the heat of local geothermal hot springs or geyser for 24 hours.
Why is Icelandic rye bread sweet?
The Icelandic rye bread is slow-baked bread and that breaks down the starch in the rye which makes it sweet. The bread becomes sweet on its own when baked. What is the famous bread in Iceland?
More information about the Rye bread
Ingredients: Water, rye flour, whole wheat, sugar, brown sugar, salt, almond powder, anti-caking agent (E535), skimmed milk powder, baking soda, buttermilk, flour, acid (E330, E270), binder (E516), regulator (E263), palm oil, emulsifier (E471).
Nutritional value per 100 gr:
Energy (kJ) 953
Energy (kcal) 228
Fat (g) 0.8
– of which saturated fatty acids (g) 0.3
Carbohydrates (g) 48.9
– of which types of sugar (g) 18
Protein (g) 2.3
Salt (g) 2
Pickup available at Local Store - Hafnarfjörður
Usually ready in 24 hours
Icelandic Rye Bread - Rúgbrauð
1 Rye bread
Local Store - Hafnarfjörður
Miðhella 4
221 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland
Shipping - Summary
We proudly offer worldwide shipping, ensuring that anyone, anywhere can enjoy our Icelandic products.
Shipping costs are easily calculated during checkout based on your address, with costs updated in the shopping cart for your convenience.
Shipping Options:
- DHL Worldwide Express: Fast and secure, with a delivery time of 2-4 working days and regular updates during transit. We recommend this option.
- Icelandic Post - Priority Shipping: An economical choice with a delivery estimate of 10-25 working days, fully traceable for your peace of mind.
- Icelandic Post - Economy Shipping: Offering reliable service with shipping times of 1-4 weeks in Europe and 2-8 weeks in the USA.
Competitive shipping prices, starting from $10 for the USA and Europe, with additional weight adding minimal cost. No added fees from us!
Return Policy
We want you to be satisfied with you purchase. If you wish to return an item, you may return it within 30 days after delivery for a refund or exchange. We will credit your original form of payment, excluding the shipping cost. Returns must be received in their original, unused condition, or they will not be accepted. If your item fits the above qualifications, please ship any returns to:
Isprjón ehf. / The Iceland Store
Miðhella 4
221 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland
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Import duties and tarrifs
Updated notice for U.S. & European customers — We’re in this together!
To keep you fully informed: all shipments to the United States are now subject to a 15% U.S. import tariff. This tariff is not included in your Icelandic Store checkout total. It is collected on arrival by the carrier or U.S. Customs and is paid by the customer.
Our response (to help offset this):
We’re matching it with 15% off all products and 15% off shipping, automatically applied at checkout—no code needed. This discount lowers your checkout total but does not replace government duties/taxes.
Applies worldwide (incl. Europe):
This storewide relief is available to all customers, including Europe. European orders benefit from the same 15% off products. Local VAT/duties/handling fees may still be collected by your carrier according to your country’s rules.
How the shipping discount appears
The 15% off shipping is applied automatically in our system and may not show as a separate discount line. Your final shipping charge already reflects the discount on your order confirmation/receipt.
U.S.-specific details
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When it’s charged: At or before delivery, once your parcel reaches U.S. Customs.
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Who collects it: The carrier (e.g., USPS/UPS/DHL) on behalf of U.S. Customs.
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How it’s calculated: A minimum of 15% of the taxable import value (set by U.S. authorities).
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Not a shipping fee: This is a government import charge separate from shipping.
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Refusal/returns: Declining to pay may lead to delays, return-to-sender, and additional costs. Return shipment fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Questions about your order or documentation? Email support@icelandicstore.is and we’ll guide you through the process.
Note: Policies can change; your carrier’s notification is the official payment request. Our 15% discount is storewide for a limited time and auto-applies at checkout; the shipping portion may not display as a separate line but is included in your final total.
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