Q. I just took a loaf of bread out of the freezer and it has mold. How is this possible? C.P., San Diego, Calif. A. Mold spores are everywhere, and there are many different types with different health ...

Q: I just took a loaf of bread out of the freezer and it has mold. How is this possible? A: Mold spores are everywhere, and there are many types with different health implications. The Environmental ...

Here’s another surprising one! “Cornmeal and grits, while safe to store in the pantry, retain their quality longer when kept ...

Homemade bread seems to go bad after only a few days, while store-bought bread lasts a week or more. What can science tell us ...

Discovering a single slice of moldy bread in your loaf can present a dilemma. Should you toss the affected slice and continue using the rest, or is the entire loaf compromised? Mold growth on bread ...

Get the most out of every loaf.

Whether you have a bakery loaf or made it yourself, experts share the best ways to keep it.

Let’s settle a common debate once and for all: Should you refrigerate bread? Does refrigerating help or hurt the freshness of your homemade or store-bought loaf? The truth is that different types of ...

Right now, someone somewhere is groaning in frustration at the sight of mold splotches on their bread loaf. We’ve all been this person, deeply craving a sandwich or a deliciously spongey nosh, only to ...