r/glutenfree • u/whiteymax • Jul 05 '25
Question How do i stop my GF bread from molding?
What am I doing wrong? If i keep it in the same packaging vs bagging individually, if I keep it on the top of the fridge vs in the cupboard, no matter what my GF bread keeps molding.
I’ve had a moldy bread issue before I was GF too. Am I doing something fundamentally wrong? Is it a temperature thing? Am I just not eating it fast enough? Loaf of bread never lasts more than a week without molding, I usually only eat 60-70% of the loaf before it molds, so I have to get a new loaf each weekend we grocery shop.
Any ideas?
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u/Gcn1nja Jul 05 '25
Freeze it or fridge as someone else suggested, then toast it in GF safe toaster.
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u/peachnecctar Jul 05 '25
This but take some out and put as much as you’d need for the week in the fridge bc toasting frozen bread is 😖
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u/Reaniro Jul 05 '25
Depending on if your toaster has a frozen function use that! I toast my bagels right from being frozen and as long as I use the frozen option (not the bagel one) it’s good
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u/tthebeverage Jul 05 '25
I keep mine in a bag in the fridge and it seems to keep for a long time. Its usually either the trader joes or franz brand
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u/LuLuGoPoo Jul 05 '25
I live an hour away from a tj's. I buy 4 or 5 loans and they live in the crisper drawer too. Never had it mold and it takes me 2months to get through it.
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u/ayimera Gluten Intolerant Jul 05 '25
I've always kept mine in the fridge and it never molds and don't have to worry about toasting from frozen 🙂 I do keep backup loaves in the freezer though!
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u/AnimeAfterMidnight Jul 05 '25
I have heard so many horror stories about gluten-free bread molding and it is so expensive that I chuck that stuff immediately into the freezer and deal with the consequences of having to heat it up from frozen every single time. The consequences are usually burger buns that are nearly impossible to separate but at least they're not moldy.
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u/Pretend_Fun_249 Jul 05 '25
Microwave 30 sec to separate then pop in the toaster
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u/AnimeAfterMidnight Jul 05 '25
Thank you I will try this. Makes sense I feel silly for not having thought of it but I appreciate the advice nonetheless.
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u/Shutln Celiac Disease Jul 05 '25
That’s gotta be a brand issue, because udi’s and canyon house both take a couple weeks- but Schar bread will sometimes already be moldy at the store. It had to do with packaging type and moisture content I think.
If you don’t wanna switch brands, maybe try taking it out of its original packaging, patting it down with some paper towels, and putting it in a new DRY sealed container or baggie? Or you can try freezing half the loaf, and take it out in sections you’re ready to use.
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u/eggeggeggeggeggegg69 Jul 05 '25
It's not a brand issue, actually! It has to do with the differences in the types of flours, and gluten-free bread inherently holds more moisture than its glutinous counterpart. I've done a lot of research as an avid home baker (though I'm no expert)
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u/Hot-Rooster2983 Jul 06 '25
not sure how it is where you live, but in Belgium/France/Germany the Schar bread comes with a small “device” to keep it fresh and without humidity. My bread lasts weeks on the fridge, but I do freeze when I go to travel and just put it on airfryer for 2-3min when I want to use
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u/Shutln Celiac Disease Jul 06 '25
Why do European celiacs get all the nice things lol
Yeah, no. Here in California all we get is a plastic wrapped loaf, that usually has condensation on the inside (Schar)
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u/sammi4358 Eosinophilic Esophaghitis Jul 05 '25
Put it in the freezer and toast it when you wanna eat it
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u/whiteymax Jul 05 '25
Ahh, I use it for my lunches at work so toasting wouldn’t work for me.. Think I might just have to freeze half and hope the half I am using doesn’t mold
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u/_Not__Sure Jul 05 '25
You can always make your sandwich on frozen slices. Bonus they'll help keep your lunch cool until it's eating time!
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
my wife loves this idea and i think it might work perfectly for my pb&j’s, i’m warming up to it! (pun intended)
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u/Paisley-Cat Jul 05 '25
You may wish to consider breads with less rice and more sorghum.
We’ve found sorghum based breads and baked goods stay fresher longer outside the fridge.
This is why I prefer a DIY GF all purpose blend that’s more sorghum and millet than rice.
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
I will look into this! I definitely need to learn more about the food science related to gluten free foods.
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u/sammi4358 Eosinophilic Esophaghitis Jul 05 '25
Do you make your lunch the night before? Keep it in the freezer and then take out the pieces you want, toast it to thaw and then put it in the fridge or in a lunch box with an ice pack until you want to eat it. It won’t get soggy that way anyways. If you can’t freeze, then it NEEDS to be in the fridge, otherwise you will always have this problem
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u/EllyCube Jul 05 '25
Do you make your sandwich at home before work? You can toast it the day you prep it.
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u/Apprehensive_Note248 Jul 05 '25
This is what I do when I make bagels. Toast, throw cream cheese on, and wrap in foil. Eat a couple hours later for breakfast.
My wife is gf and she won't eat any of that bread without toasting because it's a flavorless brick otherwise for her.
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u/ChronoMonkeyX Jul 05 '25
Toast bread, make sandwich, wait like 1 minute for bread to cool, wrap and pack.
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u/PristineCream5550 Celiac Disease Jul 05 '25
Freeze what you don’t need for the week, and what you do need for the week keep refrigerated, and that will cut down a lot on molding.
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
This! I am trying this for the next week. Half the loaf is in the freezer and half is in a baggie on the top of the fridge. I think after these comments, that bag is gonna go in the fridge for extra measures! Hopefully I didn’t mold that half already 😳
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u/PristineCream5550 Celiac Disease Jul 06 '25
I hope not! I store everything gluten free in the fridge for good measure, it’s expensive to waste and I just feel like it keeps it so much fresher. I hope this system works out for you!
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
I agree it’s way too expensive, uhhh! I gotta be proactive about these things and it’ll eventually help me save money!
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u/Curious-Clementine Jul 05 '25
Just defrost the frozen slices in the microwave using the defrost setting before you want to eat them or make a sandwich. 30 seconds on defrost on each side works for me on my microwave but you can experiment to get the appropriate time on yours.
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u/GlitterPants8 Jul 05 '25
Gf bread tastes better toasted. I'll lightly pretoast bread I plan to use later that day or the next day. Otherwise it's usually gummy and weird.
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u/KlutzyMarsupial7131 Jul 05 '25
This is 100% true! I just learned this for myself this past week. Its a night and day difference
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u/Smashley221b Jul 05 '25
You can always freeze 2 slices together in a baggie or plastic wrap and take 1 pair out the night before.
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u/RatQueen7272 Jul 05 '25
Are you washing your hands before reaching into the bag or touching any of the bread? Mold is everywhere, it's on us, in the air, everywhere. I'm a microbiologist and when I occasionally go talk to kids about micro one of my favorite easy demos is 3 pieces of bread one that is never touched by a human hand. One touched with washed hands and one with unwashed hands. Really demonstrates how dirty our hands can get and how easily germs can be transferred through touch.
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
I worked in food service so I am usually pretty good about washing my hands before food prepping, but I can’t say for sure if that time I washed my hands because i just chucked them into baggies. I will definitely be more specific in the future!
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u/imthewinelady Jul 05 '25
I’ve always just kept my bread in the freezer then toast it lightly so it’s not crunchy
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u/No_Bumblebee_9806 Jul 05 '25
I always keep mine in the fridge and it helps a lot! If I’m shopping for the next few weeks I’ll buy two loaves and freeze one and keep one in the fridge. I never really leave any gf bread products out on the counter. Bagels, bread, English muffins, etc. they’re too expensive to risk the mold!
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Jul 05 '25
Fridge!
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u/Ishouldbeasleep147 Jul 06 '25
Yeah I have to keep all bread in the fridge/cabinets to keep them away from my cats who are obsessed with gluten free bread. I've yet to have a single loaf mold and it's easy to use straight from the fridge.
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u/SirBuscus Jul 05 '25
Never keep it on top of the fridge
The fridge generates heat and that's causing your bread to mold faster.
Keep it somewhere cool and dry.
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u/PoopScentedCandle Jul 06 '25
First off, you should store bread in the fridge always. Even non-GF. It just keeps it fresher for longer.
With my GF breads, I usually will pop it straight into the freezer after buying if I don’t plan to eat it daily after buying it.
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u/blue_abyss_ Wheat Allergy Jul 05 '25
It has to stay in the fridge or freezer, mine have never lasted long if I don’t do that. I’ve gotten used to everything being toasted over the years.
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u/willweaverrva Jul 05 '25
You pretty much have to freeze it if you don't use it within a couple of days.
I've found that Canyon Bakehouse and Live G Free (Aldi) usually keep for about a week in the fridge. Try keeping your bread in a low-humidity crisper, which will also inhibit mold growth. After a week, transfer the bread to the freezer.
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u/halpme21 Celiac Disease Jul 05 '25
A week?? I’ve had Canyon Bakehouse in the fridge for 3 months and it’s still good.
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u/_PoultryInMotion_ Jul 05 '25
Same. Sometimes I'll find a few pieces that got pushed to the back for who knows how long and they're still perfectly fine, no mold.
I only get mold on bread left out at room temp.
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u/Smartestwaters Jul 05 '25
I find that the top of the fridge and cupboards in summer can get warm and speed up the mold process. I keep gf bread in the fridge and freezer for longer term storage.
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u/Alert-Potato Celiac Disease Jul 06 '25
Mrs. Hewitt's?
I buy mine at Costco, so it's already frozen. I bring it home, let it thaw, then put parchment between every slice so I can take out as much bread as I want at any given time and the slices aren't stuck together so I don't need to chisel them off with a knife.
This is the best bread. Did I see that you're just using it for sandwiches? If I were doing that, I'd just take two slices out before bed and put them in a baggie, then they'll be thawed in the morning to make a sandwich.
Also, the two pack at Costco is white bread only, but it's also only $12.79 for the pack. I also noticed last time I was in Harmon's that they're a dollar cheaper there than at Macey's (or at least that was true a couple months ago), which was surprising.
If you're in Salt Lake County, their main store is on the Too Good To Go app.
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u/LaurenJoanna Gluten Intolerant Jul 06 '25
I've never had bread last over a week. I don't think you're storing it wrong, I think it's just not made to last. I freeze my bread and put it in the toaster as I need it, because I don't get through it fast.
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u/picklepuss13 Jul 06 '25
I keep mine in the freezer then to the fridge if I'm planning on eating a bunch of it. Never leave it out...not sure why but...yeah. I don't eat much of it though like takes me a month for one loaf.
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u/Groemore Jul 06 '25
Yeah you gotta keep it frozen or eat it within a week. All gf breads lack preservatives and have more moisture compared to rgluten bread.
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u/Shayshay1117 Jul 06 '25
I just keep it in the freezer and take slices out and toast as I need them
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u/SnooPredictions5239 Jul 05 '25
I buy the sams choice brand gf bread from Walmart.
After I peel open the sealed bag I put that bag into a ziploc squeeze out all the air, and into the bag the bread was in and twist tie/knot/ the plastic bread table thing, w/e.
I keep it in my pantry for weeks on end.
I've only had it mold on me ONCE. It was a sale loaf so it was probably really old to begin with.
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u/Erikawithak77 Jul 05 '25 edited Jul 06 '25
I’m new to the gluten-free world and I’m so glad you posted this, it’s really hard to spend $9.49 on a loaf of bread that goes bad in 48 hours.
I’ve found that the tortillas seem to last a little longer when made by Bfree, but only a day or two longer.
I truly didn’t realize how many things I had to put down in order to not struggle with this. I am so grateful for this sub Reddit.
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
Yes!!!! I agree. This bag is actually $6.50 and I feel like for the size and amount of pieces, it’s a steal! Some Udis loafs are smaller and less pieces for $8 or $9!
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Jul 05 '25
I have a really neat trick to make sure my gluten free bread doesn't mold and that is just eating 2-3 sandwiches a day
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u/Majestic_Spinach_447 Jul 05 '25
Freezer to store til use. Fridge while using. Place while in original bag in a seperate baggie, and that in the outer bag it came in. I toast, or pan cook the bread. Microwave works too to soften it.
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u/zomboi Jul 05 '25
store bought bread has preservative in it. Home baked bread doesn't. Store in freezer and take out a slice a couple hours before you intend to eat it.
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u/AdThat328 Celiac Disease Jul 05 '25
Freeze it. Take out what you need when you need it. GF bread seems to go mouldy way faster than wheat bread.
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u/No_Background_5685 Jul 05 '25 edited Jul 06 '25
Leave it in refrigerator in original packaging. Touching it puts spores on it, and causes it to mold faster. If you can avoid reaching your hand into the bag (work bread out from the outside of the bag), that will help too.
Edit: autocorrect issues
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u/whiteymax Jul 06 '25
Welp, probably ruined this weeks batch cause I reached in for the back end of the loaf to get the end piece for this weeks sammy schedule… Hopefully i didn’t contaminate it 🤦♂️
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u/TwystedTynk-999 Gluten Intolerant Jul 05 '25
I always freeze GF bread then thaw by slice. I even froze Hubby's regular bread because that shit molds fast too. Store bought bread doesn't last at all lately, and i think that's by design. I rather make my own bread when possible because it tastes better and last longer (airtight container in the freezer too).
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u/driftingalong001 Jul 05 '25
That’s crazy. My GF bread literally doesn’t mold.
If you don’t use it fast enough though what you can do is freeze it and only pull out a few slices at a time and refrigerate those (this may be preferable over just keeping the whole loaf in the freezer and grabbing what you need as others suggest as working with frozen bread isn’t always practical or ideal when you are trying to prepare something).
Personally I always split my loaf in half and keep half in the fridge half in the freezer, just to keep it more fresh as I don’t go through it that quickly.
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u/JasperAngel95 Jul 05 '25
So I used to be super against putting bread in the fridge- it makes bread stale. HOWEVER I have abandoned that since going GF. GF bread seems to do better in the fridge
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u/ProfessionalUnit4408 Jul 05 '25
You definitely aren’t eating it fast enough. This bread is so yummy but it must be kept in the freezer for maximum freshness. Pop it into the toaster and its perfectly thawed out
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u/cadillacactor Jul 05 '25
That's the neat thing... You don't! JK I keep mine in the fridge and it will last for a couple weeks. Left at room temp it's moldy in a couple days in the summer when humidity is up.
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Jul 05 '25
You need to at the very least keep it in the fridge. GF bread goes bad so fast when left out. Most brands worth their salt will be found in the freezer aisle anyway (with some exceptions).
That’s GF bread for ya: half as big as a regular loaf, two to three times as expensive, and goes bad twice as fast. Oh and they’re shit, most of the time. And they need to be toasted to be even remotely edible. God, I could never eat another untoasted gf bread sandwich if I tried. So depressing. They’re dense, spongy, soggy, and somehow crumbly all at the same time. They don’t even hold together long enough for me to eat the sandwich, which is saying a lot because they’re often so small!!
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u/Professional_Leg3704 Jul 05 '25
Oxygen absorption packets in an air tight canister help a lot.
I also freeze about 2/3 of the loaf so that I only have 4 or 5 pieces out at a time.
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u/BJntheRV Jul 05 '25
I keep my bread in the freezer and only pull outa few pieces at a time to defrost in a ziploc baggy (kept in a breadbox on the counter or in the pantry). Those pieces are usually fine for a week to 10 days.
I would avoid top of fridge or anywhere that may get extra heat or humidity.
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u/the_hummingbird_ Jul 05 '25
It sounds like you’re not putting it IN the fridge — I’ve never had an issue doing this!
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u/StackedBean Wheat Allergy Jul 05 '25
I don't figure how...
I use Canyonhouse (cheap at COSTCO). I check before purchase to ensure they aren't already moldy. Happens from time to time and if I don't check, I will get one that is. I get 4 double packages which will last me 2-3 months. Expiration date is usually 2-4 months out. As I use it, I open one and stuff the remainder into a gallon freezer Ziplock bag.
It has never molded. Even after being open 3 weeks. I don't understand. I inspect the slices each time. No mold. It should after only a few days. I've got 2 week old opened bread, in a ziplock bag and in my cupboard, right now. No mold. It's kinda stale but toasting fixes that.
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u/KlutzyMarsupial7131 Jul 05 '25
Um does one of those bags says best by 1/14/20 😳
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u/Digiee-fosho Jul 05 '25 edited Jul 05 '25
Put in in the freezer always, & never stare at it too long or it will only mold faster, or that's what it feels like.
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u/i-mald Jul 05 '25
Celiac here 🙋♂️ we keep ours in a breadbox and it rarely if ever molds
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u/jamesgotfryd Jul 06 '25
Freezer. Take out as needed and put right into the toaster. Same for GF hamburger and hotdog buns. I haven't had any issues with GF tortillas or Naan bread though.
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u/92TilInfinityMM Jul 06 '25
I almost exclusively keep my bread products in the freezer, unless I’m going thru like a sandwich binge where I’m eating a loaf in less than 2/3 days.
If I know I’m gonna use some bread and wanted to defrost it, I may move a few individual slices or buns etc to the fridge but I’m consuming them within 24hrs.
But essentially it’s just freezer only
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u/Salt_Monk7684 Jul 06 '25
If you live in a humid environment no bread will last outside the fridge or freezer. Only in moving to the desert have I been able to transfer mine to a ziplock and put it in a cabinet for a couple of weeks. Might switch to fridge after all this discussion, I tend not to toast my Northern Bakehouse bread, but it might be worth it to make it last longer without eating twenty sandwiches lol
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u/Description_Friendly Jul 06 '25
Keep it in the freezer and then only take out what you will be eating that day or the next to defrost. It doesn't do well at room temperature. You live and you learn. 🤷
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u/LOUD_NOISES05 Celiac Disease Jul 06 '25
No difference between on top of the fridge and in the cupboard. They’re both room temperature, and they’re both going to get moldy. Keep it IN the refrigerator. Could do freezer as well but you’d have to remember to take it out to let it thaw before using it
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u/Whateverxox Jul 06 '25
After I open it, it goes straight to the freezer. If not it gets stale and moldy
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u/goal0x Jul 06 '25
i thought the first photo was strawberry jam seeping through 😭
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u/Rich_Signature_9003 Jul 06 '25
It's more moist than normal bread. I keep a fresh sourdough gf loaf without plastic or paper wrap on the counter and toast in the freezer
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u/Business-Muffin5337 Jul 06 '25
The top of your fridge is hot. Don't keep bread up there. Just put your bread IN the refrigerator
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u/Time_Adhesiveness336 Jul 06 '25 edited Jul 06 '25
This is a common phenomena. When the bread is sliced, it is contaminated with mold cells. If the bread has not been sliced at an early time, and is baked at a high temperature without contamination, it can be safely stored for a reasonable period of time. A basic requirement to store the bread is in under 4C degrees refrigerator. It may be appropriate to slice off the necessary part of the bread when enjoying it on the same day.
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u/Serenity101 Jul 07 '25
Did you mean "on the top shelf in the fridge" or literally on top of the fridge? It can get very warm up there.
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u/Llamantia Jul 07 '25
I portion two slices in freezer bags as soon as I get it. It's so convenient to just grab a couple slices at a time when needed.
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u/LittleShinyRaven Jul 05 '25
I buy a couple and keep the loafs in the freezer until I want to use them then it's one loaf in the fridge. If I know I won't use it for a couple days I put it back in the freezer asap.
When shopping look for loafs stored in the cold isle or find a loaf with the longest sell by date if they're only in the bread isle. Just like when people grab the milk from the back of the cooler to get the newest ones.
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u/foozballhead Jul 05 '25
Mine lives in the freezer. I just peel a slice off every once in a while when a toast craving hits me.
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u/Caiti4Prez Jul 05 '25
I think I remember the Schar buns that I used to get molding more quickly, but I haven’t had much trouble with Canyon Bakehouse. I usually buy the two-packs from Costco, with each loaf individually sealed. I usually open a loaf and use it within a couple of weeks and I’ve never noticed it molding. I generally keep the whole loaf in a gallon zip-lock bag too, which might help. 🤷♀️.
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u/Fun_Act5590 Jul 05 '25
I had this problem, too. I just had to make changes with how I store it. We buy ours from a local bakery. I bring it home, cut it, put parchment paper between the slices, bag it in a gallon freezer bag, and stick it in the freezer. My daughter then takes out what she wants. Since she only likes gluten-free free bread toasted, it isn't a big deal. I also take the ends, toast them, and turn them into bread crumbs. Saves me a bunch of money.
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u/cnrb98 Jul 05 '25
I found the solution and have been making it with all my loaves, gf or not, mold creates where there's not a lot of air, so I store my bread in a oven over there oven rack, that way has air everywhere, but first dry as quickly since the door closed, but anyway with can do things with a dry bread rather than a moulded one. If you can't do that then somewhere breathable like paper bags, tho is not as good because it gets moulded after a while
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Jul 05 '25 edited Jul 05 '25
Freezer to fridge to toaster in batches. It's not like the textire gets worse.
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u/yousoonice Jul 05 '25
I live in Alberta which is very dry prairie, I've had brand loaves last over a week in thier packaging on the counter clipped shut. So I'm guessing moisture?
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u/schwar26 Jul 05 '25
I grew up with regular bread in the fridge, so keeping my GF bread in the fridge was no different than what I was already doing.
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u/ChronoMonkeyX Jul 05 '25
All bread goes in the freezer and straight to the toaster/oven. Never refrigerate bread.
For things like bagels or rolls, slice before freezing.
This stuff is too expensive to let go to waste, but even if t was free I wouldn't let it happen if I could help it.
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u/okamifire Celiac Disease Jul 05 '25
I always freeze mine. That’s the only thing that keeps it good that I’ve found.
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u/freya_kahlo Jul 05 '25
Food that has less preservatives needs to be stored in the freezer. Bread used to only be eaten for a couple days, when people bought it from the bakery.
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u/ThatEliKid Jul 05 '25
I don't keep any of my bread at room temperature. I stock up at Trader Joe's, and freeze the main stash. Loaves I am actively using are always in the fridge, and easy peasy to work with. Otherwise, it molds within 3 days where I live.
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u/calinet6 Gluten Intolerant Jul 05 '25
Sealed bags will have more moisture. Just loosely close the original bag.
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u/Trees_galore20 Jul 05 '25
I only keep it in the fridge or freezer. It molds so quickly in my house but in fridge it last longer and for less used items like hamburger buns, I store them in the freezer
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u/McScarborough Jul 05 '25
I freeze mass-produced breads. Ironically, the local gluten-free bakery bread lasts perfectly fine in the fridge for like three weeks. Not totally sure why, but I’ll take it
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u/Fadra93 Jul 05 '25
I just keep mine in the fridge. Lasts much much longer. I'll throw it in the freezer if I know I won't be making anything with it soon
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u/Ornery-Tea-795 Jul 05 '25
I keep my bread in the fridge or freezer.
I’ve forgotten an open loaf in my fridge for about a month before and it was fine 🤷♀️
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u/stadiumjay Jul 05 '25
I keep my gf bread in the fridge. GF bread where I live is expensive. I can't afford the mold. In fact most of the places I shop at keep the GF bread in the freezer.
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u/mattslote Jul 05 '25
Last year we bought some gf hamburger buns for me to eat with dinner guests that evening. They were moldy when we opened the package.
But yeah like others said, fridge or freezer. But sometimes, mold, uh, finds a way.
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u/agentfortyfour Jul 05 '25
I keep my GF bread frozen and take out what I need in the morning. If it's a loaf our family eats fast I keep it in the fridge
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u/EarlTheLiveCat Jul 05 '25
Freezer is good. Frozen slides are easier to butter if making grilled cheese.
They also make bread boxes that vacuum seal so your bread lasts longer. (I saw one that was push-button, but now I can't find it for sale.)
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u/BeeWiseNoOtherWise Jul 05 '25
Freeze it. And if it's easier, put 2 slices in a sandwich bag, and freeze. I learned that 30 years ago. I never eat bread fast enough.
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u/hawgxhaven Jul 05 '25
May be the brand. Some seem to mold faster than others I found out keeping it in the fridge helps it last way longer
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u/SongSlow9408 Jul 05 '25
All of ours go into the fridge. If I buy some that is at room temp, then I vacuum seal the package before going back into bread box. You can put a straw into a zip lock baggie to suck all the air out and quick zip.
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u/tsumiodas Jul 05 '25
cut up slice-sized sheets of baking paper, place that between each slice of bread, put in a plastic bag/ bags and throw in throw in the freezer, then take out slices when needed
has worked for me like a charm for years
edit to add: after taking out the slices you want, throw them in a plastic bag and keep in the fridge overnight/ for a few hours, then toast and enjoy
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u/bannana Gluten Intolerant Jul 05 '25
Freeze it and take out only what you need for 2 days and def don't keep on top of the fridge where it is hotter than the rest of the kitchen from heat rising and heat from the fridge itself.
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u/No-Wealth3212 Jul 05 '25
Always keep it in the fridge. Mainly bc i keep my apt warm but also bc when I tried leaving it out it molded immediately
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u/aimerz09 Jul 05 '25
Others already said freezer. Which I do half the time. Other times fridge. The warmer the weather, the faster it will go bad outside of the fridge.
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u/lfrey15 Jul 05 '25
I don’t know where you’re located but Krogers has a very good gluten free bread that does not need to be frozen or refrigerated and it does not mold. I don’t eat bread daily and it lasts awhile for me. Otherwise, every other brand I do what was suggested; freeze and then thaw as needed.
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u/redditreader_aitafan Jul 05 '25
Keep it inside the fridge. You could even keep it inside the freezer in individual portions. Pull out one baggie at a time to the fridge or just toast the frozen ones to thaw.
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u/bluev0lta Jul 05 '25
That’s really annoying (and gets expensive)!
Keep it in the fridge or freezer instead. If you’re in a humid climate, it’s probably going bad faster than it would in a dry climate. I keep mine in the freezer bc I don’t eat it very often, then toast it when I need it. It’s inconvenient but keeps so much longer.
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u/Hairgiver Jul 05 '25
On top of the fridge or in the fridge? I keep mine in the freezer or in the fridge and don't have a problem. On top is probably too warm
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u/Colorless82 Jul 05 '25
Hmm I have a loaf of bread in the fridge opened for a few weeks and no mold.. Is your fridge clean? Don't mean to offend.
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u/KelleyCan___ Jul 05 '25
Keep it in the fridge but ALSO wash your hands EVERYTIME you go to get a slice out.
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u/hopper89 Jul 05 '25
Dunno how well this works for GF bread, but in the non-GF bread world bread boxes are king when it comes to helping prevent mold on bread. They keep moisture levels appropriate while not allowing the bread to go stale quickly.
When you bag bread in plastic it holds so much moisture and warmth, coupled with storing in a dark environment you're creating the perfect storm for mold to grow and thrive.
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u/Lala_land23jk Jul 05 '25
I keep mine in the freezer and then i only take out a 4-6 slices at a time that i put into a container and keep in the fridge. My gf bread is rice-based so that may also be a reason why it lasts.
One thing you could do would be to also wash your hands before handling the bread, maybe that will help too.
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u/One-Squirrel-5802 Jul 05 '25
Honestly, I keep my gf bread in the freezer and take it out as I need it because I don’t go through it fast enough.