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Nancy2 wrote:
> On May 18, 2:08 am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> Do you use one? If so... What kind?
>>
>> 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!
>>

>
> Another issue that isn't rocket science. The bread is getting moldy
> because you too much humidity/heat where you store it. I have a
> stainless steel breadbox inside an upper cupboard - no problems. If
> it's a fresh baked item that I know doesn't have preservatives in it,
> I keep it double bagged in the refrigerator.


But my kitchen is neither warm nor humid. We had one day this week where it
reached 76. Last week it was cool. We've had no rain.