Best Manufacturers Reusable Bread Storage Bag

by Best Manufacturers Inc.

Product Features

• Made of 100-percent polyester
• Water repellent material
• Bottom hemmed with leaded beads
• Metal grommets to hang from at the top edge
• Made in China

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000VLGIY
• Item model number: A-10
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,785 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #7 in Kitchen & Dining > Storage & Organization > Bread Boxes

Product Description

The Best solution for the kitchen…is the philosophy that led to the pioneering of the Fresh Bread Bag. The Bag keeps bread machine loaves and rustic bakery loaves fresh and fragrant and bagels just the right texture. It is also great for bulk-purchased flour, grains and pasta. Using the Best Fresh Bread Bag is a "Green" solution that reduces dependence on plastic bags, while reducing waste and recycling efforts. A practical solution from the wide easy-access opening to the longer loaf size. When not in use, the bag folds down smaller than a breadbox. Constructed of pre-shrunk and colorfast 7.5-ounce twill cotton/polyester in a natural-color canvas with thick-gauge polyethylene plastic lining for air-tightness. The combined strength of these two layers make the Best Fred Bread Bag reusable for years. Machine washable.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work miracles, March 4, 2006

By 

Sam (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Best Manufacturers Reusable Bread Storage Bag (Kitchen)

I purchased this item based on a review at cooksillustrated-dot-com (search for keyword "retrogradation" if you want to know more). Cooksillustrated thought this product was the best of the lot they tested and said it'd keep homemade bread crusts crisp and the loaf fresh for up to three days. The claim that crusts would stay crisp especially interested me.
The bag doesn't work miracles and disappointingly, doesn't keep crusts crisp. Compared to leaving my homemade or store-bought artisanal bread in a leaky plastic box, there was a small but definite improvement in quality on day one after baking/purchasing, but the crusts are definitely not crisp. By day three (just as the cooks illustrated article says) you need to freeze the bread and reheat it.
It's somewhat hard to clean b/c there are all sorts of folds in which crumbs can be trapped. You're supposed to be able to put it in the washing machine or dishwasher. Mine survived the washing machine (in a lingerie bag), but the moisture trapped between the plastic bag and the cloth bag is hard to get rid of (hair dryer time).
If your family is like mine, polishing off your homemade bread within a day or two of baking, this bag will help maintain freshness. I give it 3.5 stars for performance (on day one after baking, 4 stars for freshness, but 0 on the crisp crust promise) and 2 stars for being wildly overpriced (see my image in the customer image gallery).

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A space saver - Very good product, September 23, 2009

By 

Pinkhat - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   

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This review is from: Best Manufacturers Reusable Bread Storage Bag (Kitchen)

The Pros:

- You can stand the bag (with the bread inside) on its end and it will only take ~6 sq. in. of counter/cupboard space.

- Keeps bread fresh.

- Keeps bread soft.

- Very easy to use.

- Good quality heavy fabric and plastic.

- It's roomy (designed for bread machine loaves).

- Very well made.

Cons:

None.

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I've read comments from some people who complain about their crusty bread going soft in the bag. Well, that **always** happens when you put crusty bread in a plastic bag! This bag is lined with plastic.

This bag keeps my home-made 100% whole wheat bread fresh and soft for five days (that's how long a loaf will last us, anyway).

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fairly well pleased, June 21, 2009

By 

Roslyn L. Manley "MzRoslyn" (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Best Manufacturers Reusable Bread Storage Bag (Kitchen)

This bag is plastic lined and closes with velcro straps after folding the end over once. It doesn't seem to be a tight seal, but nevertheless, the bread stays fresh. I make my own bread and oftentimes the loaf would not fit into a standard bread bag. This bag accomodates my bread loaves with ease. I generally cook two loaves at a time. I'm purchasing a second bag now.