If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
No one likes bread that’s gone stale, hard and crumbly, so it’s important to store it correctly to keep it as fresh and moist as possible, for as long as possible. And when it comes to gluten free bread, storage is even more important.
In this article, we’ll explain why gluten free bread is different, and give you some helpful hints and tips on storing gluten free bread to keep it light, moist and delicious.
Standard bread gets its moist, stretchy texture from gluten, and until recently, even the best gluten free bread couldn’t compete. That’s why gluten free bread has a reputation for drying out quickly, becoming crumbly and stale much sooner than standard bread.
Even the latest developments in gluten free bread, such as Glutafin’s new sourdough-based fresh loaves with their moist, fluffy texture, need to be stored carefully to keep them fresh.
Stored correctly, your Glutafin fresh gluten free white bread, brown bread and seeded bread will stay fresh for up to six days, which is around the same as a standard loaf, and our fresh rolls will stay fresh for up to four days. So, what are the golden rules of gluten free bread storage?
You’ll find lots of tips and tricks for storing gluten free bread, but if you just follow these three golden rules, you won’t go far wrong…
It makes sense to think that your fridge will keep your gluten free bread fresh, but it actually has the opposite effect. Cold, dry air speeds up the changes in the starches and makes your gluten free bread go stale sooner.
Don’t put your bread in the fridge, but don’t leave it out on the side either. Sunlight and warmth will both accelerate how quickly your gluten free bread goes stale. Keep your gluten free bread in a cupboard or bread bin for maximum freshness and longevity
Air flow is the enemy of all breads because it increases moisture loss. Either keep your gluten free bread in the bag it came in, sealed with the original tape or a clip, or transfer it into an airtight container.
Absolutely. In fact, our system is designed for you to freeze your bread. Glutafin fresh gluten free white bread, brown bread and seeded bread come in packs of eight loaves, so you can leave one or two out to use over the next few days and freeze the rest for later.
For best results when freezing gluten free bread:
The best way to defrost gluten free bread depends on what you’re using it for. If you want it for toast or to go with a bowl of soup, then you’ll get the best results toasting it from frozen. Most toasters have a frozen bread setting for this.
If you’re making a sandwich, and you want moist, fluffy bread, then simply separate what you need from the frozen loaf and leave the slices to thaw out for around half an hour.
**Top Tip – if you’re using frozen bread for your packed lunch, make your sandwiches with frozen bread and put them in your lunchbox. By the time you come to eat them, they’ll be thawed, fresh and delicious.**
Q. How long does gluten free bread stay fresh?
A. Glutafin fresh gluten free white bread, brown bread and seeded bread stay fresh for up to six days. Glutafin Fresh Rolls will stay fresh for four days. Our longer-life bread range will stay fresh for up to four weeks.
Q. Why does some gluten free bread go stale quicker?
A. Some gluten free bread lacks the elasticity of standard bread, and so it’s more prone to moisture loss and drying out. Glutafin fresh gluten free white bread, brown bread and seeded bread is based on a sourdough recipe, so it is moister and fluffier than other gluten free breads and more resistant to drying out.
Q. Should I store my gluten free bread in a plastic bag or a paper bag?
A. Always use a plastic bag if possible. Paper bags may seem more natural, but they’re not airtight and so they won’t stop the bread from drying out.
Q. How do I refresh dry gluten free bread?
A. Sprinkle or mist individual slices with water and pop them in the toaster for around 20 seconds. To revive a whole loaf, mist it with water, wrap it in foil and place it in the oven at 160°C for 10-15 minutes.
The best way to get great results when storing gluten free bread is to choose a better bread in the first place. Glutafin fresh gluten free white bread, brown bread and seeded bread are moist, soft and fluffy from the start, and they will stay that way for up to six days.
To find out more about our exciting new fresh bread range, including white, brown and seeded varieties, visit our website and place your order with your pharmacist today using our handy request form.
If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
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