You stored bread WRONG in the summer! Food expert reveals top tip
You stored bread WRONG in the summer! Food expert reveals top tip
- A nutritionist has revealed how to store bread in hot weather
- And they’ve warned not to shove it in the fridge because it affects the taste
You crave a cheese sandwich, but those leftover brown circles have turned ugly green.
It can be difficult to keep bread fresh – especially when it gets warmer – as it spoils much more quickly.
The advice has long been to store loaves of bread in a cool, dark place, because the heat and humidity of the summer make it spoil more quickly.
There’s nothing worse than going into the lunchbox, craving a nice buttered piece of toast, and discovering your bread is all moldy (File Image)
The expert advises you to get rid of the paper or plastic bags in which your loaves are packed, especially in summer, as they do not allow air circulation (File image)
According to food expert Birgit Brendel, that does not mean that you should throw away your lunch box completely, the report says The express.
And that doesn’t mean you should keep your bread in the fridge instead.
Fresh bread should be stored in a cool place to prevent mold, and so should sliced, prepackaged varieties.
And at normal temperatures and average humidity, it is best to store bread in a closed container that is not airtight.
However, once it’s cut, or if the kitchen is warmer than usual, the baked dough will need to be stored a little differently – because mold loves moisture.
Warm air can absorb more moisture, making summer air a perfect breeding ground for mold.
According to the German nutritionist, ceramic and earthenware containers are the best way to store bread.
This is because they are breathable and allow the exchange of air and humidity.
And while you may be tempted to refrigerate bread, you shouldn’t.
Once the bread is sliced, or the kitchen is warmer than usual, the baked dough should be stored slightly differently (File Image)
Storing them this way can be detrimental to their texture and flavor, and if you want the smooth, fresh taste, you won’t get it this way.
Mrs. Brendel also advises you to get rid of the paper or plastic bags in which your loaves are packed, especially in summer, as they do not allow air circulation.
For best results, sliced bread should be stored cut-side down to keep it fresh longer.
And if you do see mold on your bread or baguette, throw it away completely.
Even if you only see small dots with the naked eye: invisible mold spores run through the entire bread.
Also do not eat other foods such as juicy fruits, meat and dairy products if they are moldy, but throw them away immediately.