10 things you shouldn’t store in the fridge

This appliance is the ideal choice for storing a variety of foods. Whether its crunchy vegetables or fresh fish, it maintains the perfect chilled environment, enabling the freshness to last longer.

Intrigued to learn more? Please see below for 10 possible options.

1. Bread

In the refrigerator. The starch molecules in bread crystallise very quickly at low temperatures, which leads to the bread becoming stale much more quickly when stored in it.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

They're also great for keeping a loaf for two days.

2. Onions

You might assume that onions being a vegetable, they should be stored in the salad crisper of your fridge. However, it's actually better to keep them in a dry, well-ventilated area elsewhere - storing them away from other food also prevents their strong smell spreading to areas where it's not desired.

Please store them in a cool, dark place to keep them from sprouting. It's worth noting that if you only use half an onion, you can safely store the rest in the freezer.

3. Garlic

There is nothing wrong with storing garlic in the fridge, but if space is an issue, garlic can be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area quite happily.

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4. Avocado

My friend knows that there's a brief window between when they remain firm and turn to mush. Even the ones that are ready to eat can be quite firm when you bring them home, so I would advise storing them in open brown paper bags at room temperature, and if you'd like to speed up the ripening, you could place them alongside a banana.

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5. Tomatoes

They taste better at room temperature and not very good if they're too chilled, so take them out and keep them on the kitchen worktop away from direct sunlight.

6. Honey

Honey is a natural form of preservation that doesn't need to be refrigerated. Moreover, it becomes stiff and rather tricky to apply when it's far too chilly. Please place it back on the shelf.

7. Cake

Provided the cake does not feature a genuine cream or cream cheese filling or topping, it's acceptable to store it in a sealed container for approximately three days, assuming it lasts that long, of course.

8. Melon

When the melon is intact, place it in the fruit bowl.

Once you've cut into it, wrap it snugly in cling film, a beeswax wrap, or place it in a large food storage container and store it in the fridge, just like you would with mangoes and peppers.

9. Coffee

You should not store it in the fridge, as it will readily soak up the aromas of other food. Store it in a sealed container instead.

10. Anything hot

You shouldn't put hot food straight into the fridge, regardless if it's takeaway leftovers or something you've just prepared. This can raise the temperature both inside the fridge and around any surrounding items, encouraging bacteria to multiply and putting extra strain on the appliance.

Remember, it's not a good idea to leave perishable items at room temperature for an extended period, as this allows bacteria to multiply rapidly while they're in the "danger zone". For best results, allow items to cool down first before placing them in the fridge.

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