If you are planning a trip to Cuba, this advice may interest you: a Cuban resident in the U.S. has shared her experience on how to bring bread to the island without it spoiling and why she prefers to bring it from abroad instead of buying it there.
Rosy, known as @atrevetebyrosy, explains in detail how she organizes her suitcases to ensure the bread arrives in perfect condition. “Are you traveling to Cuba and unsure about what type of bread you can take or how to pack it? Stay tuned because I’m going to show you how I do it,” she begins. To ensure it arrives in good condition, she recommends using a large suitcase and distributing the weight. She places items like Nutella, peanut butter, and milk on one side, while carefully arranging the bread on the other, putting the heavier loaves on the bottom and the lighter ones on top to prevent them from being squished.
Among the breads included are sesame hamburger buns, Hawaiian rolls, and hot dog buns. Always check the expiration dates to ensure they last throughout your stay in Cuba. It’s important to note that some breads, like the Hawaiian rolls, may keep better if refrigerated once they arrive at their destination.
The main reason she decides to bring bread is the quality and price on the island. "Right now, bread in Cuba is costing 300 pesos for a bag of 10 small rolls... This is the best bread being sold right now in Centro Habana, and you can draw your own conclusions," she remarks. She also clarifies that she does not consider Cuban bread suitable for her children, who are used to a different taste and quality.
This advice generated mixed reactions among her followers. Some expressed gratitude for the information, like one user who commented, “I didn’t know you could bring bread, thank you for explaining.” Others took the opportunity to ask if other foods, such as chicken nuggets or salmon, were allowed. “It’s better to bring it, because the bread in Cuba is really bad,” another comment stated.
In this way, this Cuban in the U.S. not only provides a practical solution for travelers but also sparks a discussion about the challenges of obtaining basic products on the island. What do you think, would you bring bread or buy it there?
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