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Tips for your kitchen: Refrigerator is used in every house nowadays. Refrigeration is commonly used to keep things from spoiling quickly. Due to this, many times it happens that people keep everything in the fridge. But there are some food items which are better to keep out of the refrigerator. Here we will tell you about some things which should not be kept in the fridge.
1. Coffee
Coffee should be stored in a dry, cool place to keep it as fresh as possible. The temperature of the refrigerator is usually very cold. To maintain the high quality of coffee, it should also be stored in an air tight container. The National Coffee Association says coffee beans should be stored at room temperature away from heat, moisture and light.
2. Bread
Cold temperatures have a drying effect on many things. Bread is one food that dries out and becomes stale when kept in the refrigerator. Rot becomes unchewable if kept in cold environment for a long time.
3. Onion
Onions often become soft and moldy when stored in the refrigerator. They last longer when kept outside. Onions require some air and are often stored in mesh bags.
4. Garlic
Garlic is one nutrient that should definitely not be stored in the refrigerator. Garlic can become rubbery and moldy when stored in the refrigerator. It can also germinate. Garlic should be stored outside in an airtight basket.
5. Ketchup
Although most people refrigerate a bottle of ketchup after opening it, this should not be done, as ketchup usually contains enough preservatives to keep it from spoiling without refrigeration.
6. Potato
Potatoes taste best when stored in a dry, cool place. They should be stored without washing until you are ready to use them. Refrigeration temperatures cause the starch to break down, which can cause the potatoes to taste sweet. If potatoes have been stored in the refrigerator, their skin may darken prematurely during the cooking process.
7. Bananas
Bananas are grown in hot climates and retain their nutrients better when kept at room temperature. Keeping them in the fridge will also slow down the natural ripening process. Keeping bananas at cold temperatures can also damage the cells.
8. Pumpkin
Some people like to refrigerate small and medium-sized pumpkins to preserve them. However, cold weather can easily damage pumpkins. They should be stored in a dry, cool environment, but not refrigerated temperatures.
9. Spices
Most ground spices can be stored safely for years without refrigeration. Storing spices at cold temperatures is not beneficial but can also affect the taste. If a spice has been stored at room temperature for a year or more, it can be smelled to determine if it is still good. If it loses its smell, it probably won't make you sick, it's just that it is no longer effective.
10. Flour
Dough is usually not damaged by cold temperatures, so it is not necessary to store it in the refrigerator. As long as the flour is stored in an airtight container, it will be fine.