On Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:36:53 -0800, Zz Yzx >
wrote:

>What I mean is this: store-bought rye bread is warpped in a crispy
>kind of cellophane (?) with the ends folded over and sealed. White,
>wheat, &tc. are mostly wrapped in an inner plastic and then an outer
>plastic bag that is sealed with a plastic tab.
>
>Why?

This has to do with the store where you purchase your bread, not any
specific bread practice. It might depend on whether the breads were
baked in the store or received already baked, and if the latter,
whether they arrived already wrapped.

Boron