Getting the freshest store bought bread

**emily_hope** · 05-24-2008, 01:54 PM

I saw this posted on another forum. I remember reading this years ago and have always wondered if it was accurate. Anyone know? Of course, I do always check the date on the bread sack, but you still don't know how long it's been out.

I read an article stating that the color of the twist tie on bread can tell you how fresh it is.

Blue is Monday
Green is Tuesday
Red is Thursday
White is Friday
Yellow or Tan is Saturday

So, if you are buying bread on Friday,do not pick up the tan or yellow~It's already a week old.

**Dixie** · 05-24-2008, 02:50 PM

My late father worked for Holsum bread and I remember him telling me about the twist ties indicating the age of the bread. I couldn't remember which color denoted what day,though. Thanks for the post.

**Frugal Nurse** · 05-24-2008, 03:44 PM

I do beleive that system is the same.

It helps the bread salesperson pull the right bread at a glance - or else you'd need magnifying glasses... oh wait.. maybe that's just me.

**Katybird** · 05-24-2008, 05:58 PM

Thanks for reminding us about this. I remember the thread for the past but I had forgotten all about it. I am going to write these down and put them in the front of my coupon binder so I will have it with me at the supermarket.