To keep your food items safe and fresh, normally they are stored in a cool place, especially a refrigerator. It’s a common belief that a colder environment is better and safer for food items. But that’s not totally true, as most of the food items should not be kept in the refrigerator. Here we look at 10 such food items not to be stored in the fridge.
1) BREAD.
Keeping bread in the fridge can make it tough and chewy. It may become stale more quickly in the fridge.
2) MELONS.
If watermelon and muskmelon are stored in the fridge, they may lose their nutritional value.
3) OLIVE OIL.
Olive oil should not be stored in cold temperatures, as it may solidify and turn into a butter-like consistency. Avoid storing it in the fridge.
4) HONEY.
Honey remains fresh even if it’s stored outside the fridge. If it is kept in the fridge, it may lead to crystallization.
5) POTATOES.
Potatoes should be stored in a net bag, not in the fridge. In cold temperatures, starch will be converted to sugar. This may lead to discoloration while cooking.
6) BASIL LEAVES.
These leaves become dry sooner in the fridge, hence avoid storing in the fridge.
7) GARLIC.
Don’t store garlic in the fridge, as it may start to sprout and turn rubbery. Keep it in a cool and dry place.
8) NUTS AND DRY FRUITS.
Nuts and dry fruits, if stored in the fridge, may do more harm than good. The cold temperatures may ruin the nutty flavor.
9) ONIONS.
Onions may turn mushy and soft due to moisture, due to this they should not be stored in the fridge.
10) TOMATOES.
Under chilled temperature, tomatoes tend to lose flavor and due to this, you should avoid storing them in the fridge.
Those were 10 food items that need not be stored in the fridge for various reasons.
