Bread stored in its plastic bag sweats; bread left out goes hard. A bread bin holds the middle ground — enough enclosure to stop a loaf drying, enough airflow to stop it going soggy — and this one pairs a bamboo body with a metallic cover that lifts or slides for easy access when you are serving. At 35 x 25 x 15.5cm it takes a standard loaf plus buns or pastries without dominating a counter. Bamboo also means it looks like a piece of kitchen furniture rather than a storage box, which matters for something that sits out permanently. Available in white and black.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 35 x 25 x 15.5 cm |
| Materials | Bamboo body with metallic cover |
| Colours | White, black |
| Holds | Bread, buns, pastries and baked goods |
Buying guide
Keep bread at room temperature in a bin rather than in the fridge — refrigeration makes bread stale faster through starch retrogradation, which is one of the most counter-intuitive facts in a kitchen. Store the loaf in paper rather than sealed plastic inside the bin if you want a crust to stay crisp. Wipe the bin out weekly and let it air occasionally; crumbs plus humidity is what causes mould, not the bin itself. Keep bamboo dry and away from the kettle's steam. Freeze what you will not eat within two days rather than trying to keep it fresh longer.
How it compares
Against a plastic bread box, bamboo looks better on a counter and does not retain odours. Against leaving bread in its bag, a bin keeps a crust crisp rather than sweating it soft. Against a fully sealed container, a bread bin allows the small amount of airflow bread needs.
Frequently asked questions
Should I refrigerate bread instead?
No - refrigeration makes bread go stale faster. Room temperature in a bread bin is the right storage, and freeze anything you will not eat within two days.
How do I stop mould forming?
Wipe the bin out weekly and let it air. Crumbs combined with humidity cause mould, not the bin itself.
Should bread go in its plastic bag inside the bin?
For a crisp crust, use paper instead. Sealed plastic inside a bin traps moisture and softens the crust.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- 4 Piece Quilted Metal Bread Bin and Tea Coffee Sugar Canister Set, White Black or Grey
- 1000ml Glass Storage Canister with Airtight Lid and Bamboo Spoon
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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|---|---|
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| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Should I refrigerate bread instead?
No - refrigeration makes bread go stale faster. Room temperature in a bread bin is the right storage, and freeze anything you will not eat within two days.
How do I stop mould forming?
Wipe the bin out weekly and let it air. Crumbs combined with humidity cause mould, not the bin itself.
Should bread go in its plastic bag inside the bin?
For a crisp crust, use paper instead. Sealed plastic inside a bin traps moisture and softens the crust.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.