Still Waters Posted December 2, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2012 An American company has developed a technique that it says can make bread stay mould-free for 60 days. The bread is zapped in a sophisticated microwave array which kills the spores that cause the problem. The company claims it could significantly reduce the amount of wasted bread - in the UK alone, almost a third of loaves purchased. The technique can also be used with a wide range of foods including fresh turkey and many fruits and vegetables. http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-20540758 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted December 2, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2012 "microwave frequencies" and how safe is this? obviously they are going to say it is absolutely safe, they said that about toothpaste and flouride. Not all bread is sold in plastic bags, so how do you stop the bread going stale if this technique is designed to stop the mould because of the packaging? Some will say its a good idea, but trying to solve the problem of excess breeding and this new form of human wastage is not going to stop because someone has a loaf of bread which lasts a bit longer. You watch how many people will still say " I am not eating that" after it has been there a week. Also this would be a good idea for those on small incomes, but you can guarantee this bread will not be cheap, so this just defeats the whole object. There is no way bread companies will be prepared to lose their profits because people are going to buy 1 loaf every other month instead of 1 loaf every other day, they will make their money back in the cost. Any chance of the complete list of ingredients, we already know they are using a microwave technique. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted December 3, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Going to jump on the wagon here and say, "I'm not eating that", room for a few more, anybody else want to join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Render Posted December 3, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Before ppl start saying no because they're biased: Could be a real life saver for third world countries. AND: Mr Stull believes that the technology could impact bread in other ways. He said that bread manufacturers added lots of preservatives to try and fight mould, but then must add extra chemicals to mask the taste of the preservatives. If bakers were able to use the microwave technology, they would be able to avoid these additives. so it could actually be healthier than bread we have right now! Edited December 3, 2012 by Render 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousGreek Posted December 3, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2012 "microwave frequencies" and how safe is this? obviously they are going to say it is absolutely safe, they said that about toothpaste and flouride. Not all bread is sold in plastic bags, so how do you stop the bread going stale if this technique is designed to stop the mould because of the packaging? Some will say its a good idea, but trying to solve the problem of excess breeding and this new form of human wastage is not going to stop because someone has a loaf of bread which lasts a bit longer. You watch how many people will still say " I am not eating that" after it has been there a week. Also this would be a good idea for those on small incomes, but you can guarantee this bread will not be cheap, so this just defeats the whole object. There is no way bread companies will be prepared to lose their profits because people are going to buy 1 loaf every other month instead of 1 loaf every other day, they will make their money back in the cost. Any chance of the complete list of ingredients, we already know they are using a microwave technique. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonecrusher Posted December 4, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) What about the humble fridge or freezer? That will stop the pesky mould spores in their tracks. They won't be exactly at room temperature so it'll stunt their growth. But for the benefits of those not privy to this... It will stop world hunger. Have they found some way to stop milk curdling? Not that I've got an aversion to black coffee. Edited December 4, 2012 by Walnut Whip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
with bells on Posted December 4, 2012 #7 Share Posted December 4, 2012 i wouldn't eat that bread.. cant be good for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonecrusher Posted December 4, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2012 i wouldn't eat that bread.. cant be good for you.. It's mummified you see! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
with bells on Posted December 4, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2012 It's mummified you see! mmmmmmm.. pass me the butter and jam.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted December 4, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2012 McDonalds seem to have pionered this years ago... "You want flies with that? McDonald's Happy Meal shows no sign of decomposing after SIX MONTHS" see: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1319562/McDonalds-Happy-Meal-bought-Sally-Davies-shows-sign-mould-6-months.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Render Posted December 4, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2012 i wouldn't eat that bread.. cant be good for you.. Mr Stull believes that the technology could impact bread in other ways. He said that bread manufacturers added lots of preservatives to try and fight mould, but then must add extra chemicals to mask the taste of the preservatives. If bakers were able to use the microwave technology, they would be able to avoid these additives. so it could actually be healthier than bread we have right now! What about the humble fridge or freezer? That will stop the pesky mould spores in their tracks. They won't be exactly at room temperature so it'll stunt their growth. But for the benefits of those not privy to this... It will stop world hunger. Mr Stull believes that the technology could impact bread in other ways. He said that bread manufacturers added lots of preservatives to try and fight mould, but then must add extra chemicals to mask the taste of the preservatives. If bakers were able to use the microwave technology, they would be able to avoid these additives. so it could actually be healthier than bread we have right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonecrusher Posted December 4, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2012 mmmmmmm.. pass me the butter and jam.. Don't forget the jar of embalming fluid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffSplitkins Posted December 4, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Sounds basically the same as irradiated food. Isn't this already being done in some parts of the world? I would eat it, it's not like I'm going to get a high dose of gamma radiation and Hulk-Smash stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithisco Posted December 4, 2012 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Difficult one.... For myself I have the luxury of being able to buy bread as and when I need it. Many people do not have this luxury. I would support the manufacture of this so that it could be sent (by sea - much cheaper than air - freight) to areas in need. Removing chemicals from my bread would be great (preservatives) - but manufacturers would not survive if they put this bread on general release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted December 4, 2012 #15 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Foods that do not decompose from bacterial attack,or grow mold,are foods that are not recognised at food matter,by the afore mentioned organisms . Ergo,they are probably really not good for human consumption . Think of those McDonald's meals that don't decompose for months on end. No thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted December 4, 2012 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2012 http://microwavetest.blogspot.com/ Numerous people have done this test,including a friend of mine,with similiar results. Snopes claims its not true . I believe nothing on Snopes anymore . Microwaves change actual DNA structure .No thanks . They say gmos will save the world too .No thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted December 4, 2012 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) Sounds basically the same as irradiated food. Isn't this already being done in some parts of the world? I would eat it, it's not like I'm going to get a high dose of gamma radiation and Hulk-Smash stuff. Hulk tear gamma bread to pieces, then eat pieces! Edited December 4, 2012 by WoIverine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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