Bread is a staple in most households and yet few people know the best place to store it for freshness and longevity. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Bread is a staple on almost every shopping list with a staggering 11 million loaves sold daily in the UK. When it comes to storage , many people opt for a bread bin or kitchen counter, but the varying summer temperatures can make this unreliable. Sarah Taylor, a food safety expert at High Speed Training, has revealed the optimal location and how to prevent bread from going stale or mouldy.
Sarah said: "It's the age-old question, should you bin or keep bread with spots of mould? Mouldy bread is generally best thrown away, as the mould will likely have spread much further through the loaf than is actually visible." Buying sliced bread is a good, cheaper option for keeping your bread fresh for longer, as mould takes longer to spread throughout the loaf, reports the Express . The food safety expert said: "A typical supermarket loaf tends to last no longer than a week without going stale or mouldy.
Freshly baked loaves will have shorter shelf lives than the off the shelf equivalents, so you should bear this in mind when choosing your loaf." She added: "To keep your bread fresh for longer, it's best to keep it covered. Whether you have a dedicated bread bin or bread bag, or whether you're keeping the loaf in its original packa.
