Foods are refrigerated to ensure they stay longer to be consumed later. This is necessary for many foods but it might not be desirable for some foods due to its extreme cold and chilly temperatures.
Therefore, it is important not to store them in a refrigerator since the chilliness can have a serious damage to them.
Here are some of the foods that should not be stored in a fridge;
1. Potatoes
When stored in cold temperature, the starch is broken down to simple sugars that will make them unnecessarily sweet and gritty. The taste will be unpleasant for the consumers.
2. Water melons
Whole water melons should be stored at room temperature in order to keep the anti-oxidants more intact than when refrigerated. Once they are cut, then they can be stored for 3 to 4 days in a fridge.
3. Honey
Due its high sugar content, honey can crystallize at chilly temperatures making it undesirable for you. Honey should be stored at room temperature, after all, its high sugar content is a storage property already.
4. Tomatoes
Storing tomatoes in cold temperature makes them dull and watery. The best place is to store them on a shelf or the counter.
5. Coffee
It should be stored in an air tight container whether whole or grounded. Humidity in the refrigerator cause building of water that would make the coffee lose its desirable flavor.
6. Onions and garlic
When stored in a fridge, they become moldy and mushy due to humidity. Once they are cut store them in a resalable bag away from direct sunlight.
7. Bread
Refrigeration can make the bread very dry and undesirable. Breads should be stored on a counter.
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