Sometimes we mistakenly believe that this or that product will be better stored in the refrigerator, and we make an effort to free the shelf for a huge watermelon “so as not to spoil.” In fact, most foods do not need to be stored in a cold place, except for a short period of time for freshness before serving.
Melons and watermelons
If these products have not yet been cut into wedges, then they can be safely stored at room temperature. Exception – if you like cool juicy pulp, put it to cool for a while before eating.
Tomatoes
Again, if this is not a salad and not the remains of chopped tomatoes from the table, then the tomatoes are perfectly stored on the windowsill – they ripen in the sun. It is not worth occupying a shelf in the refrigerator with them.
Potatoes
This is one of the products that even spoils the refrigerator: from the cold, the starch in the potatoes is converted into sugar, and the use of such a product is not entirely desirable. Store root vegetables in a cool place, such as under a sink or in a basement.
Bow
Onions also spoil in the refrigerator – they form an unpleasant mucus with a characteristic odor. It is impossible to eat such a bow. Store onions in a place that is well ventilated and low in humidity.
Basil
Most herbs are refrigerated, but not basil. From the cold, it withers and weakens, and also quickly absorbs odors from other products. Basil is enough to put in a glass of water and leave in a dark place.
Honey
In the refrigerator, the crystallization of honey is accelerated – it will become sugar over time. Therefore, it is advisable to store honey at room temperature in small jars, so that later it will be convenient to get it out. And there is cool honey – a dubious pleasure.
Bread
It was not for nothing that they came up with bread bins, since it is advisable to store this product in a dry place at room temperature. In the refrigerator, contrary to expectations, the bread will quickly turn stale, and if wrapped in cellophane, it will also become moldy.