How does bread expire fastest?

Question

My mom and I are in a debate. She says that by keeping the bread inside the refirgerator, it takes longer for it to expire. I on the other hand, say that bread will expire faster if kept in a place where there is less light. Whos right?

Answer 1

Bread molding depends upon two major things:
* Water content
* Temperature

More the water, the quicker the growth
The higher the temperature, the quicker the growth

Best storage: freezer
Second best: refrigerator

Answer 2

I read in a trivia column in the newspaper that bread spoils faster in the refrigerator. They don't chill it in the stores. But I'm always one to test the theory, so why not do an experiment?

Answer 3

I think your mom has you beat on this one! She is right about keeping the bread in the refridgerator, to keep it fresher longer. The reason is, you know how mold get on bread when it gets old? Well, in the refridgerator, the mold can't grow, so it keeps it fresher longer. The reason why the mold can't grow in the refridgerator, is b/c it is cold.

Answer 4

Mould likes to be in the dark, so it will expire faster in the dark, however I don't think it likes to grow in the cold.....but if this is simply about the light issue, you are correct.

Answer 5

The more moisture in the air the faster mold can increase. Your mom is right.

Answer 6

Your mother is right , freezing or cooling will keep bread longer time .

Answer 7

There's only light in the fridge when the door is open. It does stay fresher there. She's right. Sorry.

Answer 8

bread will mold faster in a humid enviroment.

Answer 9

the light part is the closest. minimizing the air in the bag is a better answer.

Answer 10

You are extremely funny