6 foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator. Take it out now!

We mainly use the refrigerator to store food.  However, there are some foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator.  In this post, we will look at 6 foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator.

6 foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator. Take it out now!

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• Korea's star picks for April 16, 2024
• February 15, 2024 Korea’s Health Chosun
• August 9, 2023 Korea's Chosun Ilbo

 

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 1. Tomatoes

• If stored in the refrigerator, ripening stops, the surface becomes wrinkled, and the sugar content decreases.
• Moisture decreases due to the cold air from the refrigerator
• Reduced nutrients
• It is much better to store it at room temperature rather than in the refrigerator.
• However, unripe tomatoes can stay fresh longer by storing them in the refrigerator.

 

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 2. Potatoes

• When potatoes are refrigerated, they produce a harmful substance called acrylamide as starch changes into sugar.
• Acrylamide is a toxic compound that causes cancer in animal tests.
• Increased risk of carcinogenesis in humans with long-term exposure
• Store potatoes in a dark, dry place.

 

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 3. Garlic

• Decay when exposed to moisture and cold
• When stored in the refrigerator, it absorbs moisture from the refrigerator and becomes mushy, making it easy for sprouts and mold to grow.
• Store unpeeled garlic in a cool, dry, dark room at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
• However, peeled garlic should be stored in an airtight container covered with a paper towel and closed to block moisture, and refrigerated between 0 and 4 degrees.

 

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 4. Avocado

• Avocado skin spoils faster when refrigerated
• Internal texture and taste also change.

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 5. Onions

• When stored in the refrigerator, moisture increases and this causes spoilage.
• When refrigerated, low temperature and humidity damage the texture and taste of onions.
• In addition, in environments with high moisture, bacterial decay occurs.
• When bread is placed inside an onion net, the bread absorbs moisture and prevents onion sprouts from growing.

 

Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator 6. Mayonnaise

• Mayonnaise is made by mixing egg yolks, vinegar, cooking oil, and salt. When stored at low temperatures, the ingredients separate and are easily spoiled.
• It must be stored at about 10 to 30 degrees to prevent the individual ingredients from separating (store at cool room temperature away from sunlight).
• However, after opening and once in contact with air, store in the refrigerator (if placed inside the refrigerator at a low temperature, the oil layer may separate, so store on the shelf near the door of the refrigerator at a relatively high temperature)

In this post, we looked at 6 foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator.  If you are storing these foods in the refrigerator, please take them out immediately.  Please take care of your food and take care of your health.