List of foods that should not be refrigerated
What is there not to like about a fridge and freezer? It's
where you keep your leftover pizza, your mom's homemade jam, and the ice cream
no one should know you have. It's a modern-day home-life miracle.
However, some foods may disagree with you, as evidenced by
the wasted groceries. Want to avoid the aggravation (and the unpleasant
refrigerator surprises)? Read on to find out when you should skip the cool-down
and stick to the counter and cupboard instead.
Bananas
Bananas require room temperature for two reasons: moderate
temperatures aid in the ripening of the fruit (in case you pick up any
still-green parts), and light and air slow decay.
Coffee
When kept in the fridge, your coffee is more likely to absorb
the flavors of the environment. Instead, store it in a well-sealed container in
the pantry, out of direct sunlight.
Tomatoes
The greatest place for this summery treat is on the counter,
not in the fridge. The texture of these foods is ruined by the chilly
temperatures in the fridge.
Honey
Have you ever forgotten about a jar of honey at the back of
the pantry for a long time? If you keep a jar of honey in the fridge, the
process accelerates, becoming honey unpleasant rapidly. Keep it in its original
container in a cool, dark pantry location.
Herbs
A fridge depletes the flavor of basil, rosemary, thyme, and
other herbs, as well as drying them out. Instead, place them stems down in a
tiny glass with a little room-temperature water and set them on the counter
away from direct sunshine.
Bread
Store loaves of bread in the cupboard unless you enjoy
stale, dried-out slices on your favorite sandwich.
Oil
Vegetable, olive, coconut, and other cooking oils harden
quickly in the refrigerator, similar to honey. Instead, store them in your
pantry on a cool, dark shelf.
Melons
Cantaloupe, watermelon, and other similar fruits aren't
usually found in refrigerated cases at the grocery store, so keep that in mind
while dealing with kitchen food storage issues. Melons should be kept on the
counter until they are sliced up, then placed in the refrigerator.
Avocado
Avocados that are really unripe have a difficult time
maturing in the fridge. Leave them on the counter instead (and use them as
motivation to make a bowl of guacamole).
Onions
Onions should be stored in the pantry unless they are sliced
up. However, never store them near...
Potatoes
To keep their texture, they must also be stored at room
temperature. These two aren't the best of pantry companions; the gases they
emit have a tendency to hasten spoiling.
Garlic
Consider how you buy garlic: on a grocery store shelf—and
keep that in mind when storing it.
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