Yes. Preferably slice the bread and wrap each slice individually in gladwrap. Store slices in a plastic bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.

Because the bread has no preservatives, it is normal for it to become slightly dry after a day or two. To prolong its freshness, store bread in a cool place covered in gladwrap or a clean tea towel.

Ensure the products are stored at minus 18 ºc and are kept sealed within the plastic bag inside the cardboard box at all times. Yes, the oven needs to be preheated and have reached a temperature of 180º for the OvenReady® range and a temperature of 240º for the minute’ bread®.

To store baked bread, cool it completely. You can leave it on the counter for hours, after you slice it and before storing, put it in a paper bag or plastic if preferred. You can store it for up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.

Absolutely. We are careful to monitor the expiration dates of products and if anything does not have a lengthy freshness time once it gets to our customers, we will remove the item from the shelves of our warehouse and obtain fresh product.

You can decant large packs of bread mix into a container. Ensure the container is tightly sealed after each use to help prevent protein deterioration.

Our breads taste best on the day of purchase, although they will keep longer. Our bread should be kept in its original bag at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. For later use, seal the bread in a plastic freezer bag with closure and freeze. To use it, remove it from the bag, thaw it and heat it in a 425?F oven for 3-5 minutes to obtain a crisp crust. Let cool before eating.

Roast A Bean recommends that after roasting and waiting until the coffee has degassed, you should store the roasted beans in an airtight container. Oxygen can quickly deteriorate the quality of coffee. Storing fresh roasted beans in a good airtight seal container can minimize this. It is important to note that freshly roasted beans can emit gases within the first 24 hours after roasting. We recommend allowing the gases to escape within that time and then seal in an airtight container.

It is likely that too little liquid was added to your dough. During bread making one adds liquid to the yeast to stimulate its production of CO2 allowing the dough to rise. If too little liquid is added the yeast cannot produce enough gluten, causing the loaf to be too small and dense.

Store your seafood purchase immediately when you reach home by either placing it in your refrigerator or burying it in ice. When purchasing fresh-frozen seafood, place it in the freezer immediately. In general, use fish within 1-2 days from purchase. If buying live shellfish, such as oysters and mussels in the shell, place them in a shallow dish covered with damp towels or moistened paper towels. Never put live shellfish in water or in an airtight container.

How should the Essentials be stored since they include enzymes and products? I have heard that enzymes should not be refrigerated, but that probiotics should.

Our bread rises as a result of the starter method we use. All Pacific Bakery products are made under supervision of Kosher Overseers of America (KOA). They are not suitable for Passover because they are leavened.

These products are not recommended for canning; choose recipes that you can freeze. In fact, most of these products are not really "canned." The directions call for baking in the jar and then closing with a canning lid. Many recipes for quick breads and cakes are low-acid and have the potential for supporting the growth of a bacteria like Clostridium botulinum if it is present inside the closed jar. One university's research showed a high potential for problems.

Any other questions not answered here please contact the Food & Nutrition Services office at 915-779-4216

Ezekiel, Essene and Manna breads are made from 100% sprouted grains, as opposed to all other commercially available sprouted grain breads which also have regular flour included in the recipe. The lectins in many grains are contained in the seed coat. The seed coat is actually metabolized by the seed/grain when it is germinated, thereby eliminating the lectin and rendering the food useable. New brand names of sprouted grain bread are continually coming to market.

The Zone is not about completely avoiding certain foods, but more about making wise choices and balancing your foods. No food is absolutely banned on the Zone. While these food items should not be used often, it is ok to include them with your meals on occasion. As a general rule, you should try to keep unfavorable carbohydrates to 25% or less of your total carbohydrate allotment.

instant read thermometer will let you know when the bread is thoroughly cooked. It should read at 190 degrees F when put into the middle of the bread after baking. If the cycle is over and bread is not cooked all the way through, you may finish it in your conventional oven. Another option, if you bread maker has a Bake Only cycle, is finishing it in the pan. However, most machines need time to cool off before they can bake again.

Bread collapsing may be a sign that you are using too much liquid. When too much fluid is added gluten growth is stimulated so much that the dough cannot hold its structure and collapses.