Why Does Bread Go Stale in the Fridge?The real reason your loaf gets hard is not what you think.

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Science Around You

Discover the science behind stale bread. It's not about drying out, but a molecular process called starch retrogradation that actually happens faster in the cold. We break down how the starches inside your loaf rearrange themselves, pushing water out and making the bread firm. Understanding this simple food science will change how you store your bread forever.