When we come back from the supermarket, we always subconsciously organize the food and put it in the refrigerator so that it can be fresher and stored longer. But the truth is, not all foods are suitable for storage in the refrigerator. Some foods, such as cheese, fresh milk or berries, need to be stored in the refrigerator. For other foods, you can learn about their growth properties at temperature and decide whether they need to be stored in the refrigerator. In fact, choosing the right location for storage can also allow you to better free up more storage space in the refrigerator for food that needs the refrigerator more.
Although the refrigerator can maintain the temperature at a temperature that keeps most food fresh, opening and closing the refrigerator door multiple times will also change the humidity and even accelerate the rate of food deterioration. Some foods are better stored at room temperature. The following ten foods do not need to be refrigerated.
Some fruits need to be stored for a period of time if you want to achieve the right texture or taste after buying them. But if you put them directly in the refrigerator, it will affect the speed at which they continue to mature. Such as bananas and peaches. Storing them at room temperature will sweeten them faster. But if they are ripe enough but you cannot eat them soon, you can put them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. This is best consumed as soon as possible.
Coffee
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As we all know, coffee grounds are a great tool for cleaning up odors because they absorb other odors quickly. So in the same way, don’t place coffee randomly in the refrigerator, because it can easily change the taste. Maybe you want to drink a cup of coffee full of fruity or leftover rice flavor? But if you put your coffee in a sealed cup, it can be stored in the refrigerator.
Fresh spices
Some fresh spices need to be used as soon as possible, such as herbs, basil, etc. If they need to be stored, they can be placed directly in a jar at room temperature and added with a little water. But don’t put it in the refrigerator. The refrigerator will accelerate the loss of moisture inside the spices, causing it to lose its original fragrance.
Bread
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Bread always has a short shelf life, so don’t buy too much at one time. For bread lovers, the texture of moist bread is always fascinating (except for baguette lovers), but if you put the bread in the refrigerator, the bread slices will become very dry and the moist taste will be completely lost. Therefore, before the bread expires, it is best to store the bread in a food storage room out of direct sunlight.
Oil
Everyone should know this, but I still need to emphasize it. Oil solidifies at low temperatures,so if you have bottled olive oil or avocado oil in a spray bottle at home, putting it in the refrigerator will cause it to stop flowing. So just leave it at room temperature. The oil has a long shelf life and doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Except butter.
Avocado
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Most of the avocados we buy are not fully ripe. I personally prefer avocados with a softer texture, so I usually store them for a few days before eating them. But if you put it directly in the refrigerator, it will mature slower and the taste will become harder. However, if the avocado is ripe enough, it can be stored in the refrigerator, but it still needs to be eaten as soon as possible. Storing it for too long will affect its taste.
Garlic
If you observe your kitchen carefully, you will find that your mother does not put garlic in the refrigerator (except for minced garlic sold in supermarkets). Because garlic has a strong smell and will smell when placed in the kitchen, it is better to place it in a well-ventilated place. However, please note that it needs to be kept away from direct sunlight, so it needs to be placed in a cool location. And I have put garlic in the refrigerator before, and it will even sprout, and it will indeed affect the taste in the refrigerator. If you cut the garlic at once and prepare it for multiple uses, it needs to be placed in a sealed jar.
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Potato
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Potatoes are a food that can be stored for a long time. They can be eaten normally before they sprout. Just ensure a cool environment. Generally, it can be placed in a cabinet or food storage room. It also needs to be protected from direct sunlight. But putting it in the refrigerator will affect the starch, thereby changing the taste of the potato, and even speeding up its rottenness.
Onion
Onions, like garlic, have some inherent flavor, so they are not suitable for storage in a relatively closed space such as the refrigerator. But if it is not used up once, it can be stored in a sealed box. However, you can also store it at room temperature directly after buying it, and it needs to be placed in a well-ventilated place.
Melon fruits
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In fact, all fruits have one thing in common. Even if they have been picked from the tree, they will continue to ripen if they are placed at home and affected by the temperature. So some melons, such as cantaloupe and watermelon, will become sweeter if stored at room temperature for a few days. But if the melons are mature enough, they can be kept in the refrigerator. If it has been cut, it is best to wrap it in plastic wrap to avoid odor.
The refrigerator has indeed brought us a lot of convenience, allowing us to better avoid food waste and extend the shelf life of food. But not all food is suitable for storage in the refrigerator, and it may be counterproductive. Therefore, it is also necessary to understand the properties of some foods.