How long does bread last?
Commercially baked bread keeps 14 to 18 days at room temperature, 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator, and 3 to 5 months frozen, while homemade bread keeps 3 to 5 days at room temperature and 3 months frozen.
| Form | Where | Official window |
|---|---|---|
| bread products, baked commercially such as bread, flat breads, rolls, buns, etc. | room temperature | 14 to 18 days |
| bread products, baked commercially such as bread, flat breads, rolls, buns, etc. | refrigerator | 2 to 3 weeks |
| bread products, baked commercially such as bread, flat breads, rolls, buns, etc. | refrigerator | 3 to 5 months |
| bread, homemade | room temperature | 3 to 5 days |
| bread, homemade | refrigerator | 3 months |
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