Monday, August 19, 2024

Foods which you should not refrigerate

 

      


1. Bananas

Bananas once kept in the fridge will not ripen, hastening the natural ripening process. Once ripened, it can be refrigerated.

2. Chocolates

Chocolates when kept in the fridge can hamper the taste, texture, and color of the chocolates.

3. Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits when kept outside remain fresher and more juicier. Storing them in a cool and dry place is sufficient.

4. Dried Fruit

Dried fruit once put in the fridge can contain moisture and it can become soft and soggy, changing its taste and texture.

5. Avocados

Avocados, if unripe, should be kept outside to hasten its ripening process. Once ripened or cut, it can be refrigerated.

6. Fresh Herbs

Fresh herbs can be simply kept in a glass of water until use, instead of it being refrigerated. Refrigeration can make the leaves turn soggy and wilted.

7. Garlic

If garlic is kept in the fridge, it deteriorates quickly because of its added moisture (unless it is already peeled or prepared).

8. Butter

Butter can become hard once refrigerated, making it difficult to apply over bread. Butter is also often made with pasteurized milk, which makes it less prone to bacterial growth. The salt in your butter also wards off bacteria growth—but, if you have unsalted butter, it’s best kept in the fridge. You can keep a small quantity of butter on the countertop as much as you can use for 1-2 weeks.

9. Chocolate Spread

Chocolate spread can become hard once refrigerated, making it difficult to apply over bread. Also, the oils separate once kept in the fridge.

10. Honey

Honey if kept in the refrigerator can crystallize and solidify and it can change the taste and texture.

11. Jam

Jam, if unopened or store-bought can be kept outside until it is opened.

12. Hot Sauce

Hot sauce contains vinegar and doesn’t get spoilt even if kept outside.

13. Cucumber

For optimal preservation of cucumbers, avoid storing them in the fridge as this may cause them to become watery and develop pits.

14. Mangoes

Mangoes, if unripe, should be kept outside to hasten its ripening process. Once ripened or cut, it can be refrigerated.

15. Pastries

Pastries are best kept at room temperature as refrigeration can change its taste and texture.

16. Olive Oil

Olive oil can become grainy and cloudy if kept in the fridge and could also solidify in some cases.

17. Onions

Onions contain starch and when refrigerated, they can become soggy and damp.

18. Pears

Pears should be kept at room temperature to help them in their ripening process.

19. Pickled Vegetables

Pickled vegetables (if store-bought)contain preservatives, brine, and salt that can make them last long outside without spoiling.

20. Potatoes

Potatoes if refrigerated turn starch into sugar and can make it tasteless and can cause a change in its color.

21. Pineapple

Pineapples are best kept outside to help hasten the ripening process. Once cut, you can store it in the refrigerator.

22. Soy Sauce

Soy sauce contains high levels of salt and it can safely be kept outside the fridge without spoiling.

23. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes if kept in the fridge can alter it’s flavor and texture, due to a change in its chemical composition upon refrigeration.

24. Tomatoes

If tomatoes are kept in the fridge, the outer membrane gets watery and can dampen its flavour.

25. Tomato Ketchup

Tomato ketchup has a high content of salt, sugar, and vinegar and thus can be safely kept outside the fridge without it getting spoiled.

26. Pumpkin

Pumpkins should be kept outside as it toughens their skins and keeps them fresher longer.

27. Bread

Bread can be kept outside for a few days, even if not consumed. Refrigerating bread can make it hard and change its taste and texture.

28. Spice Powders

If spice powders are kept in the fridge, it will simply cause unwanted condensation and could minimize shelf-life and change the taste.

29. Peanut Butter

Peanut butter can become hard once refrigerated, making it difficult to apply over bread. Also, the oils separate once kept in the fridge.

30. Coffee

Coffee fares best in an airtight container. Refrigeration condenses coffee and reduces the flavor.                           

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