You arrive at your shopping house and put everything in the fridge. You think that, in this way, the food will be much cooler (especially in summer) and will. You’re wrong! Although the fridge is a great appliance (we couldn’t live without it), not all products are suitable to put in it. And right now you will have been left in check and you will be wondering: Why? Well, very simple. The cold can accelerate the decomposition of some foods making them bad before their time. In addition, they can also lose their original flavor and nutrients if we put them in the fridge. Do you want to know what foods are these we are talking about? Keep reading!

Products you should never keep in the fridge

Bread

Do you usually put bread in the fridge? Mistake! This food stored in the refrigerator loses its entire flavor and becomes hard more quickly. The best option is to store it in a cool and dry space wrapped in a cloth or cloth bag. Another possibility if you want to eat it later is to cut it into slices, put it in a plastic bag (which will keep it moist) and then freeze it. Of course: once you take it out, you must let it thaw completely before toasting or eating it.

In the specific case of bimbo bread, you can store it in the fridge as long as you put it in a bag so it doesn’t dry out.

Tomatoes

Did you know that tomatoes lose their entire flavor when you put them in the fridge? They become more tasteless and their texture becomes floury (the cold causes the rupture of their interior membranes). In addition, the low temperature makes it difficult to ripen! So now you know: if you like tasty tomatoes, forget about putting them in the fridge.

Garlic and onions

Garlic and onions in the fridge? Totally forbidden! These products, in addition to germinating small sprouts quickly, get moldy and soften in the fridge. The best way to keep them, like bread, is in a cool, dry place. And pay close attention to this: never think of keeping the potatoes and onions together. If you do, they will rot sooner since, when brought together, they emit a gas that causes both to go bad.

As far as chives and chives are concerned, you can store them perfectly in the fridge due to their high water content.

Avocados

Most people believe that avocados, when ripe, will last longer by putting them in the fridge. This is not the best solution! In fact, the cold in the fridge will only make them hard immediately and turn completely black. The best option to keep them? A cool place with little light.

Potatoes

Did you know that the cold in the fridge transforms the starch in the potato into sugar? As a consequence, its flavor and texture are completely modified, becoming a sweet and somewhat floury food. It is best to keep potatoes out of the fridge in a paper bag since, in this way; they will take much longer to rot.

Basil

You should treat the basil as if it were a fresh flower. Therefore, it is better to keep it outside the fridge (inside it would wither quickly) placed in a glass with fresh water. If your intention is to keep it for a long time, experts recommend boiling it and then freezing it in small bags.

Chocolate

How many times have you put chocolate in the fridge so it wouldn’t melt? A big mistake! Unless it has a dairy filling or it is extremely hot, you should not leave it in the fridge. The cold will cause a whitish layer to come out, which causes it to lose all its flavor and texture. Also, chocolate acts like a sponge with odors, so when you take it out of the fridge and eat it, you will most likely notice some of the flavors of the other foods you had in the fridge. And this is not very nice to say, don’t you think?

Tropical fruits

Fruits like pineapple, banana or papaya should never be kept in the fridge as low temperatures kill the enzymes that make them ripen. This type of tropical fruit is used to high temperatures, so you can keep it perfectly in places with temperatures above 10 degrees.

Ham

Ham in the fridge loses its flavor and texture. The best way to preserve it is always keeping it at room temperature.

Honey

Do you know what happens if you put honey in the fridge? That crystallizes yes, yes, as you read it. Therefore, the best way to store it is in a tightly closed container outside the refrigerator. Thanks to its high concentration of sugars and its low water and hydrogen peroxide activity, honey is perfectly preserved in this way. Take note!

Dry cheese

Most people think that putting drycheesein the fridge is the best alternative. It is not like this! The cold makes it more tasteless and modifies the flavor. The best option to preserve Manchego or Parmesan type cheeses is to keep them at room temperature inside an airtight container.