Why Are Bread Heels Included With Bread Slices?

By History of Simple Things

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Some people eat them first, others save them for last, and plenty simply leave them behind. But have you ever wondered why they're there in the first place? In this episode of History of Simple Things, we uncover the surprising purpose of bread heels, how they naturally form during baking, why bakeries leave them attached, and how they actually help keep the rest of the loaf fresh. Timestamps: 0:03 - Intro 0:56 - They're Called the Heel for a Reason 1:52 - They Help Protect the Rest of the Loaf 2:50 - They're Not Made Differently 3:44 - Bakers Have Little Reason to Remove Them 4:40 - Some People Actually Prefer Them 5:38 - The Heel Reflects How Bread Naturally Bakes 6:34 - Conclusion #historyofsimplethings #bread #baking #foodfacts #heels #slices #didyouknow #kitchenfacts #everydaymysteries #foodscience #interestingfacts #educationalvideos Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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