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| Summary | |
| Appearance : | Good |
| Taste : | Average |
| Overall grade : | C |
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| Bread name | Multi Grain |
| Baker | Pure Grain German Bakery, Vacaville |
| Purchased | Saturday, May 24, 2003, 5:30PM |
| From | Alameda Natural Grocery, 1650 Park Street, Alameda |
| Tested | Saturday, May 24, 2003, 6:30PM |
| Price | $2.19 |
| Weight | 18 oz. |
| Size (LxWxH) | 7" x 4.5" x 4" |
Appearance
This is a pain de mie bread, often called sandwich bread. It comes pre-sliced in a clear plastic bag. I'm not a big fan of pre-sliced bread, as it often leads to faster dessication, but I did not have a choice in this case. The container has no visible baking or expiration date, which means I have no idea how old this bread might be. The overall appearance of the loaf is good, with a nice rich color, and a very generous distribution of poppy and sesame seeds. There is a score and a ridge on top, which is unusual for this type of bread and appreciated. The density of the loaf is average, the bread is surprisingly firm, so much so that I begin to suspect that it might be past its prime. The crumb has a nice, natural grey/brown color, with average fluffiness, and quite a few grains visible. The smell is not strong but pleasant.
Taste
The taste of the crust is not bad, but a bit dry -- once again, doubts about the age of the bread. The crumb has a fairly good consistency, but it is a bit dry, and the aftertaste is not pleasant. There is something missing here.
Conclusion
The appearance is good, but this is ultimately a mild disappointment. Perhaps the loaf is too old? Without an expiration date, one cannot tell.