There are a number of products that can lose their nutritional value, taste and quality very quickly in cold temperatures.
Here's a list of 14 foods you shouldn't keep in the fridge:
1. Avocado
When you put an unripe avocado in the refrigerator, it begins to absorb moisture through its skin and softens. It's good to store avocados in a fruit bowl.
2. Potatoes
Keeping potatoes at a temperature below 7°c will give them a sweet taste. Store in a paper bag in a cool place.
3. Chocolate
At cold temperatures the sucrose crystals in the chocolate rise to the surface to form a white fluff. As a result, the product loses its taste.
4. Tropical fruits
Tropical fruits begin to rot and become harmful when refrigerated. You can put them in pieces of paper and store them in dark dry places.
5. Basil
The refrigerator is not the ideal place to store basil. It will dry quickly, so it is better to put it in a glass of water.
6. Pods
Placing the pods in the refrigerator will cause them to lose their value. You can put them in the freezer and enjoy them all year round.
7. Onions
Moisture in the refrigerator will eventually make an onion soft and unfit for consumption. In addition, excess moisture facilitates the growth of harmful bacteria and mold.
8. Coffee
You should never keep coffee in the refrigerator: it can take on the aromas of other foods and will lose its special taste. Store in a cool place.
9. Olive oil
It is recommended to store olive oil at temperatures between +12 and +16 °C.
10. Honey
Low temperatures and humidity increase the rate of honey crystallization. As a result, it loses its taste and health benefits. Store in a tightly closed jar at room temperature.
11. Tomatoes
The refrigerator is not the best place to store tomatoes as cold air stops the ripening process. Cold temperatures affect the taste and quality of the tomato.
12. Bread
Some people think that storing bread in the refrigerator is the best way to keep it fresh. In fact, nothing dries out bread more than the refrigerator.
13. Eggplant
Eggplant is very sensitive to cold refrigerator temperatures. It gets soft, so it's best to keep it at room temperature.
14. Banana
When refrigerated, bananas turn black and unappealing to the eye. When you see bananas with black spots in the store, this does not mean that they are ripe, but that they have not been properly stored during transport.