Foods You Should Never Store In The Fridge
NEWS
BY STEPHEN MCPHEE
Tomatoes
Cold temperature slows down
the activity of enzymes that give tomatoes their signature aroma and rich flavor. The cold can also make the flesh grainy and mealy.
Potatoes
When stored in cold areas, the starch inside potatoes starts converting into sugar quicker. This gives them an excessive sweetness and makes them burn easier.
Refrigeration also alters the texture of potatoes. The cold can break down the cell structure, causing them to develop a gritty or grainy consistency.
Onions
Onions naturally absorb moisture, and can become soft, mushy, and more prone to mold growth in a damp fridge. The excess moisture also accelerates sprouting.
Garlic
Cold, humid environments cause garlic to sprout faster once removed. These green shoots have a bitter taste and rubbery texture that can alter the flavor of your dishes.
Bananas
Cold temperatures disrupt bananas’ natural ripening process and cause the peel to blacken, making it look spoiled even
when it's perfectly fine to eat.
