There's big news today in the world of food development: a bread that can last up to 60 days before it develops mold. It could help cut food waste enormously. But would you eat it?
Scientists have developed a method of essentially microwaving bread which kills the spores that produce mold. Normally, store-bought bread molds in about 10 days. This treatment would significantly increase the life span of an average slice of bread. Since bread ranks high on the foods we tend to throw away, this could mean a large dent in food waste. But, would you try it?
Some varieties of store-bought bread are filled with preservatives to help combat against spoilage. The scientists behind this method believe, however, that bread makers could cut back on preservatives and other additives and use this technique to prolong shelf life instead. What it will do to the taste, on the other hand, is unclear.
In the meantime, why not practice how to store and put old bread to good use?
Read more: Bread That Lasts for 60 Days Could Cut Food Waste at BBC
Related: What Can I Do With Leftover Bread Crusts?
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We recently talked about the staggering amount of food waste happening in America. It may seem easy enough to just buy what you want and eat what you make, but in real life it can be a little tricky. Here are five tips to get a handle on food waste in your home kitchen.
Warning: the following stats are likely to make you feel pretty depressed. The USDA's recent report on food waste in America states that about 40 percent of food in the US goes uneaten. But lest we get too bogged down in the dire stats, there is some hope: