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Most sliced loaves of bread from the supermarket are packaged in plastic bags, and once returned home, the loaf is either placed into a bread bin, a cool dark cupboard, or even the fridge.<\/p>\n
Unless consumed within a few days, bread can quickly go stale, and mould can start to form.<\/p>\n
Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to the experts at Tupperware on how best to store bread, and the iconic plastic pot brand spoke about its new container, BreadSmart.<\/p>\n
BreadSmart is an \u201cinnovative\u201d bread container that has a \u201cCondensControl\u2122 membrane located in the rim\u201d of the lid and this \u201ccontrols the environment of the container by carefully transferring excess humidity out and regulating air flow, ventilation and moisture.\u201d<\/p>\n
In turn, \u201cthis reduces mould growth and ensures the best conditions for the bread to stay fresh for longer\u201d, and \u201cin dry weather, the membrane also prevents the bread from drying out\u201d.<\/p>\n
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The experts added: \u201cSpecially designed ribs on the base also help prevent contact with breadcrumbs, reducing mould formation and stale bread.\u201d<\/p>\n
In terms of how to use the container, Tupperware said: \u201cAlways remove all packaging from your bread or bakery products before placing them inside the BreadSmart container.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen removing bread or bakery products from BreadSmart, replace the lid immediately. Leaving the lid off for long periods or repeatedly removing and replacing the lid will reduce its effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside the container, there is a divider and it \u201ckeeps the slices straight and it also makes it possible to store two different types of bread at the same time if needed\u201d.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> As for where the container should be kept to efficiently work, the plastic pot company said: The BreadSmart should be kept in a cupboard or a pantry, outside of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n \u201cWe don\u2019t recommend placing BreadSmart in a fridge, as this will cause high humidity inside the container and reduce its effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n So how much longer can a loaf of bread last if stored in BreadSmart? Tupperware revealed: \u201cRoom-temperature bread typically lasts three to four days if it’s homemade or up to seven days if it’s store-bought. Refrigeration can increase the shelf life of both commercial and homemade bread by three to five days.<\/p>\n \u201cIn BreadSmart, however, a loaf of bread can last up to two weeks if stored correctly.\u201d<\/p>\n The container is not just for a loaf of bread, it is \u201cperfect for storing all kinds of breads and bakery items, including sweet or savoury loaves, bread rolls, baguettes, bagels, teacakes, crumpets, muffins and pastries\u201d.<\/p>\n
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