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On 9/21/2018 2:07 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:47:59 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:
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>> On 21-Sep-2018, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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>>> It might be cheaper for them to cut a 2 pound loaf in half and
>>> package it than to bake two different size loaves.

>> That appears to be how it is done. The loaves I have seen appear to have
>> only one heel; I suppose the bakeries are not concerned there will be much
>> protest over single-heel loaves.

>
> certain rye breads have always been packaged and sold as a half loaf
> with only one heel.
>


Yes, bought one today, if fact. Price Chopper bakes them in house, but
Stop & Shop gets them from a bakery.