Do you know what’s in your refrigerator? Take a look after reading this article. If you place the following foods in your fridge, you may be unintentionally making a fridge faux pas. Here are some foods you should never store in the refrigerator.1. Garlic. The cold absorbs the taste of the garlic, making it less pungent.
2. Potatoes. Because the fridge is so cold, it converts potato starch into sugar. This gives them an odd taste. 3. Onions. The cool temperature dulls the taste of onions. 4. basil. Basil needs warmth to survive. The frigid temperature diminishes the flavor. Instead, store your basil in water to keep it fresh.
5. Apples Many people make this error. When apples are stored at room temperature, they retain their freshness and flavor. 6. Ground coffee.
Coffee does not belong in the refrigerator. It should be stored in a sealed, airtight container, much like a panty.
7. Hot Sauce. The frigid temperature dulls the flavor and makes the sauce difficult to pour. 8. Oil. Except nut oils, oils should not be stored in the refrigerator. The cold causes them to harden. 9. Fruit with Stones. Fruit with stones (such as peaches, plums, and nectarines) require air to remain fresh and taste their finest.
10. Tomatoes. Tomatoes become mushy when stored in the refrigerator. 11. Bread. Refrigerating bread does not extend its shelf life; rather, it dries it out. Store your bread in a bread box or sealed in the pantry. 12. Honey. Honey already has a lengthy shelf life and will not be extended in the refrigerator. In fact, the refrigerator can destroy your honey since the temperature causes it to crystallize, making it difficult to distribute.
13. Melons, entire. Melons are packed with antioxidants. However, storing them in the refrigerator degrades their nutritional value. 14. Spices. Once again, the cold from your fridge causes your spices to lose flavor. What are spices without flavor?
15. Baked goodies. Refrigerate these only if they were made with uncooked milk products (such as cream cheese frosting, which might deteriorate). Storing these items in the refrigerator can cause them to go bad. Who would’ve thought? I bet you won’t make these mistakes again! It’s time to go reorganize that refrigerator.