May 5, 2024, 09:02 AM IST
Bananas require room temperature as it helps the fruit to ripen and the light and air slow down the process of decay.
Basil, thyme, rosemary, and other herbs lose flavour and become dried out in a refrigerator.
Vegetable oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or another type of edible oil, will quickly harden in the fridge.
Storing honey in the refrigerator crystalizes it and makes it hard to scoop it out of the jar
Raw mangoes must not be refrigerated as cooling slows down their ripening
Cold temperatures can cause tomatoes to lose flavor and become mushy
Garlic can sprout and become rubbery if refrigerated. Keep them in a dry, cool spot
Onions can become moldy and mushy when refrigerated
Refrigeration slows down the ripening process of avocados
Refrigeration can convert the starch in potatoes into sugar, affecting their taste and texture
Storing bread in the refrigerator can cause it to dry out and become stale more quickly
Avocado, apples, bananas, citrus fruits, berries, peaches, apricots, and nectarines should be stored out of the fridge can result in loss of flavors and textures
High on preservatives, pickles will stay fresh outside the fridge
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