Apr 22, 2024, 04:02 PM IST

8 foods that you should not refrigerate

Varnika Srivastava

Here are a few foods that you should never refrigerate. 

Store potatoes in a cool, dark place to prevent the conversion of starch into sugar, which can affect their taste and texture.

Potatoes

Storing bread in the refrigerator can cause it to stale and dry out quickly compared to room temperature.

Bread

Refrigeration slows avocado ripening, so keep unripe avocados at room temperature until softened, then store them in the refrigerator for a few days.

Avocado 

Honey should be stored at room temperature in a dry place as it can become hard and crystallize in the refrigerator.

Honey

Store onions in a cool, dry place with good ventilation to prevent mold and mushiness.

Onion

Bananas can turn brown in refrigeration, but the fruit inside remains edible. To maintain their unblemished appearance, store them at room temperature.

Bananas

To prevent mushiness and loss of flavor in tomatoes, it's recommended to store them at room temperature and consume them within a few days.

Tomatoes

Garlic, like onions, can sprout and become rubbery when refrigerated, so it's best to store it in a dry, cool place.

Garlic