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How to Tellread Is Still Safe to Eat If Your B

A forgotten loaf of bread on the counter inevitably leads to one question: Is it just stale—or has it actually gone bad? Bread loses freshness quickly, but dryness doesn’t automatically mean danger. When bread becomes hard, it’s usually the result of moisture loss and a natural process called retrogradation. The texture may suffer, but as long as there’s no mold, stale bread is still safe to eat.

Stale Bread Isn’t Wasted Bread
The good news? Stale bread can be revived with almost no effort.