Some people believe that bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. In fact, while the aroma is tempting, it's often the smell of the butter or other fats, not the bread itself. The true flavor of the bread only develops after it has completely cooled. Any fermented product should not be eaten immediately. If bread is still fermenting, consuming it right away can be harmful to your health, potentially causing stomach problems. Bread should ideally be left for at least two hours before being eaten.
Some customers prefer to pick larger loaves of bread, believing that bigger and softer loaves have a better texture. However, bread fermentation has an optimal point. An excessively large volume might indicate that it has over-fermented, and does not necessarily mean it is more nutritious.
People with sensitive stomachs should not eat too much bread, as it contains yeast, which can easily lead to excess stomach acid.