This process has led to the belief that shoppers who understand the tagging color "code" can determine exactly which day a given loaf of bread was baked: I thought this was interesting.

In an effort to find the best bread, I used to consider their golden-brown color, aroma and, of course, give ’em a gentle squeeze to evaluate freshness. I had no idea the twist ties were telling ...

Research done by Snopes.com indicates that the color of the tags and ties tells consumers how fresh the bread is. Commercial bakeries use the different color tags to specify the day of the week ...