Certain
foods can lose flavor, texture, or spoil faster when
refrigerated. Knowing what not to store in the
fridge helps maintain their quality and
longevity.
Fridging
Refrigerating potatoes
turns their starch into sugar more quickly, leading
to a gritty texture and an altered, undesirable
taste when cooked.
Potatoes
Chilling
tomatoes affects their texture and flavor, making
them mealy and less flavorful. Store them at room
temperature for the best taste and ripeness.
Tomatoes
Onions
absorb moisture in the fridge, becoming soft and
moldy. Keep them in a cool, dry place, away from
potatoes, to ensure they stay fresh longer.
Onions
Refrigerating bread causes
it to dry out and become stale more quickly. Store
bread at room temperature or freeze it for
longer-term storage.
Bread
Honey
crystallizes and thickens when refrigerated, making
it hard to use. Keep honey in a sealed container at
room temperature to preserve its smooth
texture.