Not all food should be stored in the refrigerator. It’s not about the product becoming spoiled - it’s just that its taste will change so much that eating it will not be as pleasant as it could be.
One of the food items that should not be stored in the refrigerator is bread. Saving bread in a tightly closed chamber does not extend its life; on the contrary, it helps to dry faster and absorb the smells of all products in the same place. To preserve bread, the best option is room temperature. If the bread lies for more than four days, you should no longer eat it.
It is better not to keep garlic in the refrigerator. For two or three months it will be stored quite calmly in a dry, well-ventilated place.
In potatoes, at a low temperature (starting from 7 degrees), starch begins to convert to sugar. Even cooking will not be able to hide its changed consistency and taste. It is best to store potatoes in the pantry, in a paper bag.
Seasonings and sauces are stored in many refrigerators. But it does not take into account that the vinegar, salt and sugar contained in the sauce are already excellent preservatives. An ordinary hot sauce can stand in a cool pantry for about three years.
Tomatoes in the refrigerator turn into something inedible. The longer they mature in the cold, the more they deteriorate and become watery. It is better to keep them on the windowsill, protected from direct sunlight. Onions in the refrigerator begin to rot, because there is not enough air circulation for it.
For coffee, the fridge is absolutely inappropriate. When stored in low temperature conditions, the quality of the coffee and its taste change far from the best. In addition, coffee has a strong odor, which can affect the taste and smell of other products.
