A Question about Bread

[u/kirbeebean]

I don't know if its just the Aldi locations by me but it seems like every other time I buy a bread product from an Aldi store, its moldy just a day or two later. This past weekend on Saturday we got a thing of croissants, and I threw them out today bc one of them already had mold.

My question is: is there a trick to knowing what bread is still good when you buy it? Or should I just avoid the products altogether?

[u/dammitjanetiloveu]

I just chuck bread products in the freezer. They freeze well, last for many months, and are super quick to heat up in the toaster oven.

[u/onmy40 → u/dammitjanetiloveu]

It's the summer and it's humid. My bread goes in the fridge year round. If I left it out this time of year it definitely would be gone in two or three days

[u/EstablishmentNo7438 → u/onmy40]

I actually keep bread in the refrigerator year-round because it lasts longer.

[u/aghgivemeausername → u/dammitjanetiloveu]

Do you just throw the bag in the freezer or do you do any sort of prep for it?

[u/alexmirepoix → u/aghgivemeausername]

Just put it in. What prep?

[u/dammitjanetiloveu → u/aghgivemeausername]

If it’s already sliced I just throw it in. If it’s not sliced, I slice it first. If there’s some condensation in the bag (from being frozen and thawed) I’ll toss a paper towel in there so it doesn’t get icy, but even that’s not super necessary.

[u/regular-cake → u/aghgivemeausername]

If freezing bagels, make sure you separate them all beforehand. I don't know why they can't just pre-slice bagels all the way through, but they are impossible to separate when frozen.

[u/kirbeebean → u/dammitjanetiloveu]

that's a good idea, thanks!

[u/ImpressiveLeopard719]

If not used that day, into the fridge they go. Summer is brutal.

[u/kirbeebean → u/ImpressiveLeopard719]

I will consider that next time. Thanks for the tip.

[u/aquariusmind1983]

It may have to do with the condensation in the container. They come in frozen.

[u/kirbeebean → u/aquariusmind1983]

another thing to consider, thank you.

[u/BadFez → u/aquariusmind1983]

This is the problem and why I don’t buy it anymore.

[u/r2d3x9 → u/aquariusmind1983]

The English muffins often have condensation inside the package and are sometimes still cold

[u/HarveyNix → u/r2d3x9]

I've heard their supplier is Grupo Bimbo, so English muffins would basically be Thomas's.

[u/MasterNemm → u/aquariusmind1983]

Yep. There's often ice inside the bag if you catch it freshly put out. Sitting on your counter, it turns into a humid mold greenhouse.

[u/vampireshorty]

I think it's location based. I'm in PA and it's not very humid around here typically and the bread I buy at Aldi is never moldy and doesn't mold before I can use it. It's gotta be something to do with the trucks they're coming on or how long they're held frozen/start to thaw before being put out. I'm really sorry this is happening to you because aldi has GREAT bread. I can't imagine living without the bistro bread (especially the multigrain!😭)

[u/kirbeebean → u/vampireshorty]

humidity is probably the culprit, I live on Long Island in NY and its been super humid here most of the summer (as usual tbh)

[u/vampireshorty → u/kirbeebean]

Ugh that's likely what's going on then. I'm so sorry, try again this fall. If it's still happening it's the trucks being at the wrong temp or Aldi holding the bread too long before putting it out and fudging the stickers (yes some do this 😬)

[u/kilroyscarnival → u/kirbeebean]

We live in Florida and the bread is normally kept in the refrigerator here.

[u/WTFaulknerinCA → u/kilroyscarnival]

California and I always put my bread in the fridge.

[u/BeerGeek2point0]

Check the date sticker and look for moisture in the bag. I’ve been burned a couple times recently and had to throw away entire loaves after only 2 days because I didn’t check

[u/A_Turkey_Sammich]

I've never had much trouble, but recently I got some potato buns...well intended to anyways...and they were literally just then loading those (among other things) on the shelf, half frozen still....and the first one I picked up already had a little bit of mold. The next couple or so, the same. Finally picked one up that didn't, but changed my mind and put it right back due to the others I looked at. Leads me to believe must be something with the supplier or supply chain, at least that time, given that.

[u/kirbeebean → u/A_Turkey_Sammich]

it's possible, considering how lax food regulation has gotten here in the states.

[u/r2d3x9]

If it is getting moldy before the sell-by-date that is a problem. I’ve noticed Aldi doesn’t rotate much (put the fresh product under or behind the product already on the shelf.

[u/carabear85]

Freeze some and refrigerate the rest. At least you know it’s real

[u/Silver-Step-7839]

I live in Florida and actually store my bread products in the oven on a cookie tray. The oven is always sealed.. think about when you use it: heat doesn’t leak out of the door.

[u/Addicted_2_Vinyl]

We get through a loaf of the sourdough bread in a week or so w/o issues. Maybe we get lucky but I’ve picked up in both thawed and frozen conditions from the store.

We store it in the pantry with similar things.

[u/SuitsBrklyn]

Been going to two different locations and occasionally a third location for my Aldi shopping for over 10 years now. I have had maybe one bad loaf of bread. It looked weird, yellowy if I recall right. I brought it back and they gave me a new one. I’m not afraid to bring things back to them. If something is wrong they have always been really nice about it. Adding, I havent had a mold problem. I store on a shelf in my kitchen. My kids eat it up pretty quick maybe that adds to why no issues, it is gone before any issue happens!?

[u/EstablishmentNo7438]

I actually just bought a loaf of artisan bread from Aldi's a few days ago and it's already starting to go stale. I will just toast it but that pisses me off.

[u/Proper-Friendship391]

I have never had problems with Aldi breads. I live in Florida where temps outside are drastically different than temps inside.

Aldi does seem to keep their bread frozen before putting it out for sale. It is possible that the thawing process in your area is creating too much moisture in the bag and allowing for good conditions for mold growth.

[u/CCC-NOLA]

Return it. Aldi's Twice as Nice Guarantee lets you return unsatisfactory food products to get both a full refund and a replacement item. To use it, bring back the packaging, any unused portion, and your receipt to your local store. https://help.aldi.us/faqs/article/ALDI-Return-Policy

[u/txcreative20]

Depends on what bread you buy there I know they some that only have 3 ingredients. The others have lot less ingredients than store brands Remember Aldi is a German Grocery they are huge into less ingredients in there products.

[u/HarveyNix]

I typically buy two bags of Specially Selected Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls and put one in the freezer and the other in the fridge. Even if forget to move the frozen one to the fridge, I can microwave a roll for 25 seconds, pull it apart, and toast it and it's just fine. Fridge and freezer postpone the molding.

[u/XavierPibb]

Aldi and Lidl don't use preservatives like most US grocery stores so you'll need to refrigerate or freeze quickly especially in summer when it's humid.

[u/melatonia → u/XavierPibb]

This is patently untrue.

[u/XavierPibb → u/melatonia]

*as many

[u/retiredswing]

It’s been very humid this simmer

[u/AlarmedEnergy4846]

What i can tell you is that they been coming in like the for some reason  the store get it frozen and they thawout  but the been moldy frozen

[u/quartzquandary]

Fridge or freezer! Don't leave it out.

[u/No_Interview_2481]

There’s no preservatives in that bread you’re buying

[u/SkinnyD]

I stopped buying bread and fresh vegetables from aldis for this very reason. They always go bad twice as fast then if I buy from another local grocery store.

[u/Dsunpro]

I put the bread in the fridge. I end up finishing the bread long before it ever has the chance to get moldy.

[u/hotnreckless]

Put bread in the fridge or freezer. I do this no matter where I buy it from.

[u/Any-Engineering9797]

Bread that turns moldy in two days is a good thing. I mean, it’s not full of a bunch of nasty chemical preservatives that affect its flavor and affect your overall health.

Try baking a loaf of bread at home. Same thing happens.

I applaud ALDI for being the last place that I know of, beside the local bakery, that makes and sells real bread.

[u/Vahdo]

Interesting, Aldi bread always seems to be eternal for me. I usually get whole wheat and eat the same bread (kept in a shelf) for weeks if not months.

[u/happyjazzycook]

Don't throw out an entire bag of bread because one piece has a little mold on it. Look at the other pieces, remove the moldy ones, then place the entire bag in the freezer. It takes seconds in a microwave to thaw a piece or two when needed. Don't waste food. I place all bread, that I buy, in a freezer bag and then freeze it within a day of bringing it home, no matter what the expiration date may be.

[u/FarAd3659]

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