- Sarah Taylor, food safety expert at High-Speed Training, revealed why
A food safety expert has revealed that Britons should never store bread in the fridge.
Sarah Taylor, High Speed Training, He has warned that keeping bread cold could cause it to go stale.
She explained: ‘You should never store bread in the refrigerator.
‘This is because the cold conditions inside the refrigerator will cause the starch to recrystallize, causing the bread to develop a stale flavor and texture.’
She added: “If you tend to consume bread slowly, a better option is to freeze it – this keeps the bread edible and prevents the spread of mould.”
A food safety expert may have settled the score once and for all when it comes to bread, as he revealed why you should never resort to storing it in the fridge even if it’s hot (file image)
For those who want to keep their bread fresh for longer, Sarah recommends buying sliced bread, noting that mold takes longer to spread compared to freshly baked bread.
“The average supermarket loaf tends to say goodbye to its freshness within a week, while those tempting freshly baked loaves go bad even faster, something to keep in mind when choosing bread,” she added.
However, if you want to reap the health benefits of fresh bread or enjoy making your own bread at home, there’s no need to panic.
Regardless of what you use to store your bread, whether it’s a bread box or its original packaging, she says you should always try to store it in a cool, dry place.
Giving another useful tip, he urged not to seal bread in plastic containers in warm conditions.
He also dispelled any fears consumers may have about eating bread that has been warmed up from the freezer (File image)
She explained: ‘If bread comes in plastic packaging, it can ‘sweat’ in warm environments, causing moisture to form inside the packaging.
‘To prevent this, you should try to use a bread basket or a breathable bag, but if you have no other option, storing bread in a cool, dry cupboard can help slow down the process.’
Her final tip for keeping breads fresher for longer is to keep them away from water at all costs, as this will quickly increase mold development.
The food safety guru said: ‘Damp, moist environments are the perfect conditions for mould spores to develop and spread faster than normal, so slow them down by keeping your bread as dry as possible.’
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