It has been scientifically proven that bread stale fastest at temperatures between 0 and 10 °C. Therefore, we can say that storing in the refrigerator has no advantage over other storage methods and does not guarantee the freshness of the product for a longer period of time, Valery Burmatnov, Lecturer at the Department of Grain, Baking and Confectionery Technologies at ROSBIOTECH University, told socialbites.ca.
“The optimal storage temperature for bread is +20-25°C. At a temperature of about + 60 ° C or when frozen, bread practically does not stale, since under these conditions retrogradation (aging) of starch does not occur. However, at such a high temperature, the organoleptic properties of baked goods deteriorate and freezing is not always possible,” he explained.
Therefore, if you need to ensure the safety of a large amount of bread, you can put it in the refrigerator.
“Bread should be stored in a perforated plastic bag, fabric bag or paper packaging, which protects the product from foreign odors and maintains the moisture level. In a tightly closed package, evaporated moisture will settle on the walls, causing the appearance and rapid development of mold. Storage of bread in the refrigerator in the summer helps protect the product from “potato disease” – deterioration of bread under the influence of bacteria, accompanied by an unpleasant odor, changes in the structure and appearance of the product,” said Burmatnov.
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