Types of Vegetables and Fruits that Should Not be Stored in the Refrigerator

Kapanlagi.com - Most people will put food and other ingredients in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage, considering that the refrigerator plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of the food.

That's why the refrigerator becomes an essential item that must be owned by housewives. But, do you know? There are several types of vegetables and fruits that should not be stored in the refrigerator?

It is important for you to know which vegetables and fruits should not be stored in the refrigerator. This prohibition is to ensure that you are aware and do not make mistakes when storing food. In addition, you need to know that storing vegetables or fruits in the refrigerator can make them less tasty or lose their nutritional content.

Therefore, it is better for you to know the proper way to store vegetables and fruits. Let's find out which vegetables and fruits should not be stored in the refrigerator:

1. Potatoes

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Did you know? Storing potatoes in cold temperatures will make them moist and quickly rot. This is because cold and damp air can damage the texture and taste of the potatoes. In addition, the starch contained in potatoes will quickly break down into sugar, making them taste excessively sweet.

Another fact about storing potatoes in the refrigerator is that the soft texture of the potatoes will change to rough and hard. It is better to store potatoes in a dry place, avoid storing them in plastic bags, and avoid direct sunlight.

2. Basil Leaves

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Basil leaves should not be stored in the refrigerator. If you store basil leaves in the refrigerator, they will easily wilt. In addition, the distinctive aroma of basil will be lost because it absorbs other foods in the refrigerator.

So, how do you store basil leaves properly? You can store basil leaves by soaking the bottom of the stem in water, then you can store them at room temperature.

3. Raw Avocado

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Raw avocado is a type of fruit that is not good to be stored in the refrigerator. Therefore, you should not store raw avocados in the refrigerator as it will slow down the ripening process.

Not only raw avocados, but if you want to store ripe avocados, you should also be careful when storing them to prevent them from quickly rotting.

4. Banana

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Not all cold temperatures can preserve food. This is something you need to know when you want to store bananas in the refrigerator. Therefore, it is better to refrain from doing so.

It is best not to store them in the refrigerator as it will cause the skin to turn black faster. Once it turns black, the banana will eventually rot quickly, so bananas can only be stored at room temperature.

5. Tomato

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Storing tomatoes properly can be done at room temperature rather than in the refrigerator, this makes the tomatoes ripen faster. So, if ripe tomatoes are stored in the refrigerator, they will spoil faster.

Even if stored in a cold temperature, it can make the tomatoes wrinkled and lose their water content. So the tomatoes become less fresh. This is supported by a study that revealed that cooling tomatoes can affect the decrease in gene activity, especially those that make tomatoes sweet and have a fresh aroma.

6. Watermelon or Melon

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Watermelon is one of the fruits that should not be stored in the refrigerator. In addition, the way of storing watermelon can also eliminate the antioxidants contained in this water-rich fruit.

However, if you still want to store watermelon in the refrigerator, try to peel and cut it first. Why is that? This is to maintain the vitamin content and other beneficial substances in watermelon so that they do not disappear when consumed.

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