By Ranita Ray
We tend to think that putting anything in the refrigerator is acceptable. But it just isn't so. Several varieties of food can spoil if refrigerated, despite the widespread idea that doing so can prolong its shelf life. Find this list of 10 foods that should not be stored in the fridge.
Unripe avocados will spoil if stored in the fridge. The ripening process is halted in the refrigerator. After ripening, this can be refrigerated to avoid rancidity.
Bananas may appear to ripen in the fridge. However, this is not the case. Inexplicably, only the banana skin ripens in the refrigerator. Store this fruit at room temperature and in the open air.
Assuming they keep well in the fridge, you have a lot of curry leaves, mint leaves, coriander greens, and celery. Instead of preserving herbs in the refrigerator, place their stems in water.
You shouldn't stock up on too many cucumbers all at once. Cucumbers may be kept at room temperature. They should only be refrigerated after chopping, ideally on moist tissue paper.
Until the cloves are extracted from the bulb, garlic isn't refrigerated and can be kept at room temperature.
Squash has a shelf life of around a month without refrigeration. Preserve it in a cool, dark area for optimal storage conditions.
Coffee shouldn't be stored in the fridge. The coffee's flavour is compromised when stored in a refrigerator, and it's preferable to keep it in a dry place out of the cold.
Fruit, tea and frosted cakes shouldn't be refrigerated. Only for 15 minutes to solidify the frosting should it be chilled. Unless it's hot, a cake can be kept in a container.
Contrary to common perception, bread does not belong in the fridge. As it dries out in the refrigerator, bread becomes staler. Eat it fresh and store it covered in a dry place.
When chilled, chocolate has a bluish hue. It's termed "chocolate bloom" when tiny sugar crystals form on the surface. It's safe to eat despite its disgusting appearance.