There are some foods that you should never put in your refrigerator. Why? Because they will spoil quickly and might make the rest of your food spoil, too. This blog post will discuss the foods you should never refrigerate. It will also give you a list of specific items to avoid. As well as tips on how to store them properly. So stay safe and keep your food fresh by following these helpful tips!
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Avocados
Avocados are something you should not be storing in the fridge. They will turn brown and mushy if refrigerated. Instead, keep avocados at room temperature or slightly warmer so they can stay fresh longer. Also, move them out of direct sunlight to prevent sunburns on the fruit’s skin surface area. When it gets too hot outside during the summertime months (May through August).
Asparagus
The best way to store asparagus is in a paper bag or plastic wrap with holes poked into it. This allows airflow around all sides of your vegetables which keeps them fresher than if they just get left out on their own. If you want something even better, keep your asparagus in a jar of water with the stems facing down, so they don’t get soggy from condensation. The key is making sure there’s no air trapped inside because it will cause mold to grow on them quickly. If this happens, trim off any brown sections and use what remains!
Potatoes
Potatoes are a versatile vegetable. However, they should not be refrigerated. The temperature in your fridge is too cold and can cause the starches in potatoes to turn into sugar, making them sweet and mushy when cooked. If you don’t have room on your countertop for them, keep them in a cool dark place like your pantry or garage that stays at around 50-60°F.
Honey
Honey doesn’t need refrigeration because of its low water content, making it difficult for bacteria to grow. It also contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase that produces antimicrobial hydrogen peroxide, which means bad germs can’t live there. Honey should be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight for up to two years. If your honey does start crystallizing, don’t panic! You can still use it just fine but make sure not to overheat because high temperatures will damage some of the beneficial properties found within this sweet treat.
Garlic
Refrigeration is not good for garlic, as it can cause them to sprout or mold more quickly. The best thing to do with fresh whole heads of garlic is to store them in a cool, dark place that has plenty of air circulation (like your pantry). Once you’ve used what you need from the head and have leftover cloves leftover just wrap those up tightly before placing them back into storage containers like Ziplock bags so they don’t dry out too much either!
Onions
Storing onions should be done in a cool, dry place. The fridge is not the best option because it can cause them to spoil and get moldy. If you have limited storage space, keep them in mesh bags. This will allow air circulation and keep them fresh. You could also try storing them in your pantry if it doesn’t get too hot or humid, which are two enemies of onions!
Eggplant
Like bell peppers, eggplants don’t need to go in your fridge and will last for about two weeks at room temperature before spoiling. So if you’re planning on using them within that time frame, there’s no real need to store them in any other way. Just make sure they’re not stored near bananas or apples because these fruits give off ethylene gas, making your eggplant spoil faster.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another food that doesn’t need to be refrigerated. This fruit fares better when stored at room temperature on your countertop. This allows their flavor to develop fully over time and keeps the texture from becoming too mushy. However, if you want to speed up this process a bit or live somewhere that gets really hot and humid. Putting them in the fridge will do just fine! Just make sure to let them sit out for a few minutes before cutting into them because cold temperatures can cause their fleshy parts to turn brownish-grey or even black.
Apples, Bananas, and Melons
Don’t refrigerate apples or bananas, as the cold air will damage their skin. Instead, keep them in a cool place where there’s plenty of ventilation. So they don’t go bad too quickly. Bananas also fare better when kept away from other fruits. Such as avocados and pears since these give off ethylene gas which can cause them to ripen prematurely. Similarly, melons store best at room temperature. However, if you don’t have any leftovers after eating them all, you can put the remaining slices in an airtight container for tomorrow’s breakfast!
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are quite a few foods that you should never refrigerate to keep fresh. Just be sure to store them in a cool and dry environment with plenty of air circulation. If you do they should last for at least a couple of weeks. Of course, if you’re ever unsure about whether or not to put something in the fridge, it’s always better to just play it safe and give it the cold treatment!