15 Things That Should Not Be Refrigerated

There are certain items that should not be stored in the refrigerator. You have to be very careful because when refrigerated, they can change their texture or their flavor can be lessened. There are some cases when the condensation from the refrigerator can make them spoil faster. So, keep reading and find out more which 15 things you should never store in the refrigerator!

Tomatoes

Tomatoes should not be refrigerated because this will change their flavor and their texture. The University of Florida explains that the flavor of a tomato is a result of an interaction between acids, sugars, and various volatile compounds.

Honey

You should keep the honey at room temperature because in the fridge it will crystallize and thicken faster.

Garlic

If kept in the fridge, garlic will sprout and grow mold!

Coffee

Keeping coffee in the fridge can make the coffee lose its flavor and absorb the odors in the fridge.

Bread

Bread gets dry and hard if kept in the fridge. You can freeze it to make it last or keep it in a paper bag with a cloth towel around it.

Hot Sauce

You can store the hot sauce in your cabinet for up to 3 years!

Onions

When refrigerated, onions get moldy and mushy

Basil and other herbs

These should not be kept in the fridge because they will wilt and absorb other odors.

Melons

If kept in the fridge, melons can lose their antioxidants

Potatoes

Keeping potatoes in the refrigerator can affect their flavor. They will become gritty and dried out.

Liquor

Make sure to always keep hard liquor at room temperature!

Batteries

The extreme cold (or heat) can diminish their performance

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Olive oil

Olive oil should be stored in a cool, dark place. You should not keep it in the fridge because it will condense and get a butter-like consistency.

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