Refrigerators have been keeping food in our homes since 1913, but not everything stays fresh in them. Which foods should you not store in the refrigerator? Below is a list that you will probably be surprised by. However, if you stick to it, your food will stay fresher for longer and you won't waste unnecessary space in the fridge!
Which foods should not be stored in the refrigerator?
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, our first instinct may be to store everything in the fridge to try to keep them fresh for as long as possible. Although there are some foods that you always have inCooling deviceshould keep, such as carrots and berries, but this is not a blanket rule. It has been found that the cool temperature and humidity of the refrigerator can have a negative impact on some fresh produce. Here are some of them.
Avoid keeping these fruits cool
Melons:You won't find melon, watermelon and other similar fruits in freezers in the supermarket - so stick to this rule of thumb when storing food in the kitchen. Melons are best kept on the counter until you've cut them open; then keep them inCooling deviceon.
Bananas: Bananas need room temperature for two reasons: the high temperatures help the fruit finish ripening (if you're saving any pieces that are still green), and the light and air slow decay.
Storing apples:These fruits will keep well on the counter for at least a week - if not two.
Which foods should not be stored in the refrigerator?–Citrus fruits: Leave them on the counter and discard the ones that get moldy. The mold can quickly spread to other fruits.
Some vegetables should not be stored in the refrigerator
Tomatoes: The countertop, not the refrigerator, is the best place for this summer treat. The low temperatures affect the delicious texture of the tomatoes.
Avocado: Super unripe avocados have a hard time surviving the ripening processCooling deviceto complete. Instead, leave them on the counter (and use them as motivation to make a bowl of guacamole).
Aubergine: This vegetable may lose flavor in the fridge, but it will only last a few days on your counter - so eat it soon after purchasing.
potatoes: These also need to be stored at room temperature so that they retain their consistency.
Onions: Have you ever noticed that your onions are...Cooling devicebecome soft and moldy? This is due to the humidity. Store them in a cool and dry place, but not in a plastic bag or near potatoes. The gases released by both accelerate spoilage.
Garlic: Like onions, garlic is best stored in a cool, dry place. When cooled it becomes rubbery.
When eating salad: It's a common mistake, but cucumbers inCooling deviceStoring them makes them watery and pitted. If you kcoolWhen storing, it is best to wrap them in plastic to minimize moisture.
The pickle: They are already preserved. Save space in your refrigerator.
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Be careful how you store these animal and plant products
Butter: Yes, dairy products should be stored in the refrigerator...but if you store butter, it will harden and be difficult to spread. You can store a stick of butter for about a week (at appropriate temperatures) so that it maintains a pleasant consistency.
Aged cheese: Aged cheese (rule of thumb: anything hard, like Parmesan) can last a few months out of the fridge. Store in a cool, dark place.
Canned fish: You know that feeling when you pick it up from the unrefrigerated section at the market? Yes…that means it can be left unrefrigerated until you open it.
oil: Similar to honey, vegetable, olive, coconut and other cooking oils are also used in theCooling devicefixed quickly. Instead, store them on a cool, dark shelf in the pantry.
Tip – Do you need to store eggs in the fridge? Refrigeration keeps eggs fresh for more than twice as long as eggs stored at room temperature. However, they must be stored properly to avoid taste changes.
How to properly store boiled eggs: Refrigeration is key to keeping your hard-boiled eggs safe and fresh. Hard-boiled eggs should be stored in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking and on an interior shelf rather than in the door. Avoid peeling hard-boiled eggs until you are ready to eat or cook them.
Which foods should not be stored in the refrigerator – Fresh herbs: ImCooling deviceBasil, rosemary, thyme, etc. not only lose their taste, but also dry out. Instead, place them stems down in a small jar of room temperature water and store them on the countertop, out of direct sunlight.
Which sweet and sour foods should not be stored in the refrigerator?
Chocolate: Unless you like a bland taste and grainy texture, you should not keep chocolate cold. It develops its full aroma at room temperature and should be stored in a dark and dry place.
Nutella: If you have your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread inCooling deviceIf you store it, the chocolate will solidify and will no longer be easy to spread.
Honig: Have you ever forgotten a jar of honey in the pantry because it took a long time? If you keep a jar in a cool place, this process will accelerate and the honey will quickly become inedible. Instead, store it in its original container in a cool, dark place in the pantry.
Hot sauce: The vinegar in hot sauce keeps them shelf-stable. Only creamy condiments need to be stored in the refrigerator.
Ketchup: This is debatable, but ketchup's acidity means you can store it out of the fridge and it will stay fresh for about a month. If it takes you longer than a month to use up the bottle, you should leave some space in yourCooling devicecreate.
soy sauce: Thanks to fermentation, you can keep soy sauce in the cupboard instead of in the oven for up to a yearCooling devicestore.
Other products that do not like cold storage
Coffee:If you store your coffee in the refrigerator, it is more likely to absorb other flavors from the environment. Instead, store it in a sealed container in the pantry where it is protected from sunlight.
Peanut butter: You have three months to use up this jar (…as if that were a challenge) before you should store it in the fridge.
Nuts: Don't spoil the taste of your nuts by leaving them in the ovenCooling devicestore. They should be stored in an airtight container in a place that is not too warm or cold.
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