5 Foods You Should Never Store in the Refrigerator

Do you know how to properly store your vegetables, crops, and fruits? Learning the correct way can keep them fresh for a long period. Here are 5 foods you should never store in the refrigerator by Natural Cures. Next time you buy these goods, make sure to keep these tips in mind.

Garlic

Never put your garlic in your fridge, as the low temperature can harm it, making it unusable. When you buy garlic, remove it from the packaging and keep it in a dry safe place.

Potatoes

Do you put potatoes inside your refrigerator? If so, you should definitely stop doing it from now on. Placing it inside your fridge makes the starch turn into sugar which changes the flavor and color. The right way to store them is in a cool dark place.

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Onion

Did you know that onions hate cold and humidity? That’s why you should keep them in a cool, well-ventilated place. If not, they will start sprouting and decompose quickly. To avoid sprouting, peel and dice the onions and then keep them in the fridge for up to 30 days.

Basil

I love making pesto at home that’s why I planted a lot of basil in pots. I always thought the best way to store them is in a cold place, turns out it’s not. If you keep your basil in the fridge, it will develop dark spots. It is better to keep it at room temperature.

Tomato

We used to keep our tomatoes inside the fridge, but a friend told me not to do so. I learned that it is an absolute must to keep tomatoes out of the fridge. They break their sugars, acids, and aroma-producing compounds that make their flavor when refrigerated. The cold temperature also harms the cell structure of it, giving an unpleasant texture.

5 Foods You Should Never Store in the Refrigerator