Sqwertz wrote:
>
> On Fri, 18 May 2012 00:08:54 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> > I ask because my Greek Flatbread got moldy again! It does not expire until
> > the 23rd. My honey whole wheat bread from Costco is perfectly fine.
> >
> > I have written to the manufacturer about the bread. That would be Alexis.
> > Because not only was it moldy but crumbly like it was spoiled. The
> > ingredient list says they put Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate to
> > control spoilage. But apparently those things are not working!
>
> Tell your daughter to wash her dirty, Milk Dud soaked hands more often
> - especially before fondling all the bread in the package trying to
> find that one acceptable pita.
>
> I've been guilty of that, too. When I see mold spots the same pattern
> as fingerprints I reminded myself to handle the bread before I start
> slicing up a bunch of meat.
>
> I never understood how breadboxes are supposed to keep bread fresher
> if the bread is in plastic bags. The temp is the same as outside the
> box and airflow is restricted - which may be good or bad. But in
> mostly impermeable plastic bags, what difference does it make?
>
> -sw

I've rarely had mold on bread. The spores are in the air in your house. I
open bread, take out what I need and immediately seal it back up. I also
gently squeeze some of the excess air out of the bag. My bread will go
stale before it molds now.

Gary