Does keeping the heel of loaf as front slice a bagged bread help keep subsequent slices fresher?

No, keeping the heel of a loaf as the front slice in a bagged bread does not help keep subsequent slices fresher. While some people believe this practice can prevent the bread from drying out, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

The freshness of bread is primarily influenced by factors such as the type of bread, packaging, storage conditions, and overall quality of ingredients used. Keeping the heel as the front slice may provide some psychological comfort, but it does not significantly impact the freshness or longevity of the rest of the loaf.