How to store bread so that it does not become stale: the expert gave a comprehensive answer

The first indicator that bread is fresh is its texture. When bread becomes stale, it becomes dry. As long as there is no mold, the bread is safe to eat, although it may not be entirely pleasant to the taste, Express writes.

To preserve the product, Sophie Carey, the bakery's development manager, shared her tips with the publication. First, she emphasized where bread should never be stored.

"Bread should never be stored in the refrigerator. While the cooler temperature of the refrigerator does slow down the growth of mold, the cooling conditions will speed up the staleness of the bread, rendering it unfit for consumption long before it can become moldy. This is due to the fact that the starch present in bread re-crystallizes when it cools down," says the expert.

Instead, housewives are advised to freeze bread, but for this it is worth wrapping the bread twice in cling film, and then adding a layer of foil:

"This will prevent the bread from spoiling in the freezer and help keep it fresh."

A great way to defrost bread is to leave it at room temperature, then sprinkle with a little water and put it in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. It will fill the house with a wonderful aroma, and "the bread will be as fresh as the day it was bought."

Bread that is not stored in the freezer should be stored in an airtight bread box, not in a plastic bag, which traps moisture, creating an environment conducive to mold growth.

"Keeping bread fresh means keeping it in a cool environment, away from direct sunlight and pests. "Storing bread in a well-wrapped and airtight container prevents the growth of mold, and stable temperature and humidity prevent the product from going stale," says the expert.

According to her, with proper storage, bread can stay fresh for about 3-5 days.