Bread, like most baked goods, has a short shelf life and can start to go off just days after it's been sliced or the bag opened. While many know that the best place to store bread is in a cool, dark spot, maintaining such conditions can be difficult, especially during the summer months. Food safety experts caution that high temperatures and humidity can make even a bread bin unsuitable for storing this staple food item.
These loaf-shaped containers, typically made from metal, plastic, or wood, are designed for baked goods, but they fail to keep bread fresh when the surrounding air is warm. Some might consider the fridge as an alternative storage option, but this moisture-rich environment can cause similar damage to fresh loaves, reports the Express . READ MORE: 'Best' seaside town in Britain named — with cobbled alleys and sandy beaches more like French Riviera When bread is kept at low temperatures, around 0C or below, moisture rises to the crust's surface and evaporates, changing its weight and flavour.
Instead, German nutritional specialist Birgit Brendel recommends using ceramic or pottery containers for bread storage. She clarified that these materials allow for an exchange of air and humidity, which helps prevent mould growth and keeps the bread from spoiling. However, this doesn't mean you need to ditch your bread bin entirely, just opt for traditional ceramic ones.
According to a specialist at fridge and freezer retailer Liebherr, the open pores of an earthenware co.
