Many Spaniards have left bread out of their diets because they have heard that it makes them fat, without informing the least of each and every one of the nutritional advantages it offers. In fact, it is a great food and, above all, essential in our Mediterranean diet.
In figures, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends consume 250 grams of bread per person per daywhich translates into some 40 or 50 grams at each meal. As expected, Spain is at the bottom of Europe in consumption of this product and is currently positioned in 37 kilos per person per year, compared to 130 kilos in the 60s.
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And, despite the fact that 80% of the population claims that they like it, 50% confess to doing without it because they consider that it is unhealthy and makes them gain weight. Now, we must recognize that Not all breads are the same and consuming industrial bread is not the same as consuming artisanal bread made with good ingredients..
Given this scenario, a large percentage of people wonder what is the best way to preserve bread, especially if it belongs to the second group. And depending on where and how you store the breadthis It can end up being hard, rubbery and even moldy..
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Well, the Dutch baker Joost Arijs has confessed in public that “never“You should keep it in a plastic bag. The reason? It’s clear: prevents the exchange of air and humidity with the outside. Which, obviously, has generated some debate on social networks.
And this is not the worst: The bag ends up becoming moist in a few hours, causing the bread to lose its crispy crust and becoming soft and chewy.. Besides, If bread is stored in a closed plastic bagbacteria and fungi already in the environment feed quickly in this humid environment, facilitating the appearance of mold.
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Therefore, the best way is to use a paper bag, since it is a container that can keep the bread fresher, allowing it to breathe. properly and keeping the crust crispy for a little longer than in a plastic bag.
In parallel, It is recommended that it be coated with paraffin, something that prevents the bread from drying out over time.. Now, It’s not a miracle remedy either..
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