Bread is an indispensable product in the daily diet of almost every person. This product is special, it requires proper respect and attitude. It is important to properly store the bread. The best option are breadbaskets. They are different, differ in shape, size, design and are created from different materials. What is the breadbox best suited for storing bread? Let's deal with this important issue.
Features
The bread box means a closed container in the form of a compact locker, inside which not only bread, but also other bakery products can be stored. This device is present in every kitchen and everywhere it is different. You will be surprised at how different bread bins can be, it will be difficult to find two identical kitchen devices.
Designs for storing bread differ in size, materials of manufacture, design, method of opening, the presence of additional functions and many other features. But in any case, bread bins should have a number of important and mandatory features, only in this case the storage of bread will be correct.
- Breadbasket tightness will not allow products to quickly become callous. After all, air is the main enemy of bakery products. Although small air vents still need to be provided by the manufacturer. In their absence, the products will be covered with mold and spoil.
- Material safetywhich should be intended for contact with food. To verify this feature, you need to require from the seller a certificate for the model you are interested in and carefully study the labeling.
- A bread box with a lid allows you to store bread for a long time. Models without a lid are suitable for serving bread, but not for storage.
Materials
The material from which the breadbox is made, greatly affects the quality of storage of bakery products, in particular, bread. Therefore, you need to carefully choose a kitchen device and pay special attention to the material of its manufacture. We will explore all the options that occur, consider their positive and negative sides.
Wooden
Bread boxes Ideal for storing delicate product. Optimum conditions are created inside such devices, the required amount of air is supplied to the bread, the bakery product is not covered with mold, it remains soft and fresh for a long time. Virtually any tree is able to absorb odors and become dirty quickly. When caring for such a device It is not recommended to use household chemicals. Wooden bread bins on average can last about 2 years.
Best of all, lime and ash are suitable for storing bread, and they are also more durable.
Plastic
Popular and popular device, which is characterized by affordable cost. It is very easy to take care of them, such bread bins are characterized by durability, and the material does not accumulate odors. It is important that the manufacturer uses high-quality food grade plastic, not cheap counterparts. When buying such a product you need to carefully inspect the labeling and smell the material. If an unpleasant smell emanates from the breadbasket, then you definitely should not buy it.
A good option for plastic breadbaskets are polycarbonate models, which should also be used for storing food products.There is a big risk of choosing a low-quality plastic bread box, therefore we cannot recommend this option. It is better not to risk and to stop on natural materials which definitely will not bring harm.
From birch bark and bamboo
From these materials create beautiful bread bins, which have good performance properties. Birch bark well passes the air, which leads to rapid stale bread. Because such devices It is better to use to serve the product on the table. Bamboo provides sufficient tightness, because bakery products remain soft and fresh for a long time.
These bread bins have a common problem with wooden models - embarrassing care and fragility.
Stainless steel
From this material, a large number of kitchen utensils and devices, including breadboxes, are created. This material not able to absorb odors and can safely wash with the use of conventional cleansers. On the glossy surface of a metal breadbasket the slightest scratches and dirt are clearly visible, which is a disadvantage of such devices for storing bakery products.
If you choose an iron model with a matte surface, then such a minus will no longer be relevant. Steel does not allow air, therefore, ventilation holes must be required. If the manufacturer did not take care of them, then it is worth looking for another, more successful model.
Woven
The bread box is made of various materials: bark, vine, willow rods, even paper and algae. The last option offered by Chinese manufacturers, such bread bins have a pronounced fishy smell that is quickly absorbed by the products. Other options are great for storing baked goods, but for a short time, because these materials are breathable. A large number of bread boxes created from the vine, recently this material is gaining popularity.
Ceramic
The bread box is made by hand, such a product is rare and expensive. A similar option is porcelain kitchen utensils. Such products are unique, beautiful, elegant and high quality. This is not just a kitchen device, such bread bins will decorate any kitchen. In such devices do not multiply harmful microorganisms, and the material does not absorb odors. It is easy to care for ceramics and porcelain, they can be washed using usual cleansing agents.
These materials are fragile, so operation must be careful. A damaged product cannot be repaired.
Glass
Breadbasket looks attractive, modern and very stylish. In any kitchen for her there is a place. Glass is an eco-friendly material that does not absorb odors and is easy to clean. The transparency of the material allows you to see the amount of bread without opening the lid. The main disadvantage is fragility, due to which the product is short-lived.
Combined
These options are often found in stores and markets. When choosing such a model, it is necessary to study the negative aspects of each material. Manufacturers manage to combine completely different materials: wood with metal and glass, plastic with steel or ceramics. When choosing such options you need to remember that fragile material is not durable. If at least one part of such a breadbasket breaks, then it will have to be replaced with a new one, since it will not be repaired.
The most popular are models that combine wood and steel, glass and metal, plastic and iron.
Device
Breadbaskets can have a different device, which also determines the choice. Consider the main options that are of greatest interest.
With a cutting board
Devices with a cutting board for cutting easy to use and often chosen by housewives. The board can be hidden under the body and be equipped with a sliding mechanism. Also the function of a cutting board can be performed by a lid, the handle of which has a recessed shape. When choosing a bread box It is important to think in advance about the place to install it.. It should be convenient not only for storing bread, but also for slicing it.
Basket
For storage of bakery products is not suitable It is better to serve sliced bread on the table. If you store bread in such devices, then only in bags or cover with a towel made of textile material. Exceptions are models with a cover. When using baskets, the bottom must be lined with a towel or napkin. For the manufacture of such products used vine, plastic and paper.
Built
Not very common. In use, such a device is inconvenient, because it is not easy to take care of.. In the event of a breakdown, it will be difficult to replace it, you will have to do it on an individual order, which will result in a lump sum. But the built-in models seriously save space in the kitchen - you can't argue with that.
Such devices must be removed, it will be easier to take care of them.
For separate storage
Models can have partitions inside or be created in the form of a two-tier structure. The two-tier model only seems cumbersome, in fact it saves usable space and requires no more space than regular bread bins.
Vacuum
New invention are vacuum constructions. They can store not only bread, but also other products. The secret of this design lies in the pump, which allows you to quickly pump out the air. There is a lot of vacuum bread box, you need to think carefully about how relevant this purchase is for you. Buy a vacuum bread box is only in the case if you have to buy products with a margin or you often leave the house for a long period.
Design options
Breadbaskets are usually created in a sleek design, with a minimum amount of decor. Such devices fit perfectly into the existing style of the room, are moderately expressive and concise. Modern beautiful bread box can be created from different materials, which have various advantages and disadvantages. The white bread box looks chic in any variants, but this color is a brand that is not suitable for the kitchen. If a white model is chosen, then its material should be good to clean.
The transparent breadbasket is convenient to use, but do you want everyone to see its contents? Covers may have different degrees of transparency, this point should be taken into account when choosing. On transparent lids there are often patterns that hide the contents of the breadbasket.
The original model must be chosen with care. It can be so bright that it will become an expressive spot against the background of a laconic kitchen. But such devices are also able to dilute the boring design.
You need to think carefully about your choice, it will not be superfluous to consult with a designer who can give professional advice. A good choice is a corner breadbasket. Such models are characterized by spaciousness and compactness. They do not occupy the useful space of the room.
For such a breadbox will have to pay a considerable amount.
Which is better to choose?
Summing up, I would like to highlight the main rules for choosing the ideal device, which will keep the bread and preserve all its properties.
- First you need to decide on the material. Choose the best option for yourself based on the information that was collected for each material. We remind you that plastic should be of high quality, odorless and intact, and steel can only be stainless.
- The size and capacity of the device depends entirely on the amount of baked goods that are regularly consumed.Breadbox should be chosen with a small margin. Since the dense arrangement of bread and tamping it to the limit will lead to rapid staling. Standard models are calculated for a maximum of 2 rolls. For a large family, this will not be enough, because it makes sense to look for devices with several compartments or two tiers.
- For the storage of different bread is necessary breadbasket with partitions or compartments. For example, a product made from wheat flour will become moldy in close contact with the rye product in a short time. Products with flavored additives should also be stored separately.
- The design of the new device should fit the overall style of the kitchen. The range of such devices is huge, because it is not difficult to find the desired model. For small rooms will be relevant suspended bread box.
- Round models take up a lot of space, so they will be relevant in a spacious room. A rectangular and square breadbasket fits well into a compact kitchen.
- Models with hinged lids require free space on the table. Doors that move upwards save space.
- Any breadbasket needs periodic washing. Will this process be convenient and will the material be able to withstand such operating conditions? Think about it.
- In advance, you must consider the place that will be reserved for the new "inhabitant" of the kitchen. It should be a bright place, away from the stove, sink, heat sources and direct sunlight.
If there is no suitable place on the tabletop, then it makes sense to choose a suspended bread bin.
How to choose the right breadbasket, see the next video.