loss of crumb ®rmness, such as when moisture
migrates from cream ®llings to cakes;
. increases in crumbliness, such as when bread and
cake crumb lose cohesion;
. a change (usually loss) of taste and aroma.
The rate at which the changes are manifested in
bakery products depends on many factors including the
conditions of storage, such as temperature and relative
humidity, and packaging.