Confusion as influencer eats bread only while frozen solid, but top baker sees one benefit
Social media influencer Madelief van de Pol has gone viral for declaring her preference for eating deeply frozen bread rather than waiting for it to thaw. While many viewers found the habit bizarre, a professional baker and a dentist suggest that while it ruins the culinary experience and could potentially stress weakened teeth, it is not inherently harmful.
Social media influencer Madelief van de Pol has sparked widespread confusion online after revealing her preference for eating bread while it is still deeply frozen. In a video that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, she describes enjoying the hard, cold texture of frozen bread, likening it to a cracker that does not require folding. While many viewers expressed shock, some others shared similar habits, highlighting a divide in how people consume bread products.
Experts have weighed in on this unconventional snack choice. Master baker Reindert Hameeteman noted that freezing bread destroys the intended flavor, aroma, and texture created by traditional baking methods, although he conceded that it does not negatively impact the nutritional value. Meanwhile, dentist Marco Gresnigt stated that while the practice is generally not dangerous for healthy teeth, it could pose risks for individuals with existing dental restorations or weakened teeth due to the extreme hardness and potential for sudden temperature sensitivity. He advises against combining frozen snacks with very hot drinks.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
