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Bread can be stored in the refrigerator, but it will affect the aging rate of the bread.
The storage temperature of bread directly affects the aging speed of bread. At lower temperatures (2°C), bread ages quickly; at higher temperatures (0°C), bread ages slowly.
To keep bread fresh for a long time, it needs to be frozen. At -18 ℃ ~ -20 ℃, 80% of the moisture in the bread has frozen, and the bread can be kept fresh for a long time. However, this method consumes a lot of energy and is cumbersome to operate, so this method is still in the experimental stage.
Because bread is prone to mold and rot when stored at high temperatures, part of the moisture and flavor will also be lost. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to store at higher temperatures. It is usually more suitable to store at 30°C and a humidity of 80% without packaging.
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Pay attention to freshness when buying bread:
The shelf life will be marked on the bread packaging: " 2-3 days in the second and third quarters (spring and summer), 4-5 days in the first and fourth quarters (autumn and winter).” When shopping, be sure to choose bread that is as fresh as possible. If you buy it when it is about to expire, you should eat it immediately to avoid letting the bread expire at home and grow moldy. If the mall is having a sale, keep your eyes open to see if it is close to expiration!
You must know that many food companies often do some tricks to "advance the production date" in order to extend the sales time of their products. If you are greedy for cheap and buy bread that is about to expire, and you can't finish it after a day or two at home, you will be in a dilemma. If you store it in the refrigerator, the taste will get worse and worse.