why does bread get stale?

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why does bread get stale?

2007-01-08 07:37:39 · 3 answers · asked by Craig N 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Bread gets stale because the starch turns into sugar when it is left out. this process is known as starch retrogrodation. the moisture content is increased because sugar is a hydroscopic substance which means it absorbs guess what? that's right water. so it isn't because of the common false assumption that it's moisture loss but the exact opposite.

2007-01-08 08:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

As bread sits, it loses moisture making it stale.

2007-01-08 07:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by JUDI O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

moisture

2007-01-08 07:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋