After opening a loaf of bread, it might make sense to put the remainder in the refrigerator. But how long does it really last ...

Sourdough bread uses wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria for leavening, offering nutritional benefits and easier digestion. Mold, a fungus, thrives in moist, warm environments and breaks down organic ...

Sourdough bread resists mold, unlike conventionally leavened bread. Now Michael Gaenzle and colleagues of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, show why. During sourdough production, bacteria convert ...

Loaf of sourdough bread cut into slices on a striped cloth - Hans Geel/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember back in the pandemic when sourdough bread was all ...

Natural pH Defense Against Mold Growth The secret behind sourdough's impressive shelf life lies in its natural acidity.

Bakers and eaters alike may notice a particular quirk of sourdough bread: it doesn’t go moldy like conventionally leavened bread. Now, scientists have figured out why the sour stuff is mold-resistant, ...

The problem with complacency is that it’s a lie. Invariably, the moment you decide you have everything under control, and you can coast to whatever particular finish line you have in mind, you trip ...