Bread, like most baked goods, comes with a short shelf life and can begin to spoil just days after it’s sliced. Though many are aware that the ideal storage for bread is a cool, dark spot, keeping it in such a place can prove challenging, particularly during the summer. Food safety experts warn that high … Read more
Whether you have toasting burger buns at a barbecue or applying a generous amount of butter to a picnic sandwich, bread is a summer staple and it can be frustrating if it spoils before its time. Bread contains a lot of moisture which means it can be the ideal environment for mould and bacteria to … Read more
Bread is an essential item in most households, with 99.8 percent of consumers including it in their shopping, leading to nearly 11 million loaves being sold daily in the UK. Nonetheless, the fluctuating summer temperatures make it difficult to decide the optimal storage location for a loaf of bread. Express.co.uk had a conversation with Sarah … Read more
Sophie Trueman, in-house food waste expert at Too Good To Go, explained: “Bread is undoubtedly one of the products that is not usually missing on the table of almost all households. “However, despite being an essential part of our diet, more and more kilos are being wasted. All the kilos of bread that are released … Read more
Storing bread at home can lead to unwanted mouldy patches that mean slices are thrown out and another trip to the store is needed. Consistently throwing away half a loaf of bread every week becomes very annoying, especially when you feel like you’re literally throwing money in the bin. If you’re fed up with unnecessary … Read more
It’s a common annoyance: you buy a fresh loaf of bread, and in no time, it’s covered in mould. But what if the culprit is the way you’re storing it? A food expert suggests that a simple change in storage could make your bread last up to seven days longer. Baker Maurizio Leo has revealed … Read more
Tesco has provided detailed instructions on how to store loaves of bread, whether they’re from Hovis, Kingsmill or Warburtons. “Fresh bread can go stale within two to three days, while store-bought bread lasts a maximum of one week, making it difficult to use up in time,” Tesco warns. “If you’ve come home from one of … Read more
Food storage hacks are a hot topic with so many clever tricks out there to make certain items last longer. One person who is well-versed in such tips is consumer expert Alice Beer, who has debunked which fruits, vegetables and other common shopping items should be kept in or out of the fridge. In an … Read more
Bread typically lasts up to five days once opened, depending on how it is stored and the variety of bread chosen. While bread can be picked up affordably, watching it turn mouldy can be irritating and results in lots of food waste. To see how long I could keep my homemade loaf of bread fresh … Read more
Proper food storage is really the only way to keep fresh produce at its best but when it comes to things like bread, there’s lots of conflicting advice. While some people favour a bread bin or kitchen counter, others swear by the fridge to keep the dough soft and free of mould. However, one home-hacks … Read more
