Many people often review their supplies and load the refrigerator with new purchases. But not all foods benefit from cold. Experienced housewives know which things are best kept at room temperature so as not to spoil the taste and texture. These simple rules will help keep your dishes appetizing and reduce the amount of wasted food.
What should not be stored in the refrigerator:
Tomatoes and cucumbers
At temperatures below 10 degrees, tomatoes lose their flavor and become mealy, and cucumbers quickly soften and become covered with mucus. Store them in a cool, dark place, but not in the cold.
Bread and fresh pastries
Cold speeds up the process of starch staling. Bread in the refrigerator dries faster than on the table and loses its taste. For long-term storage, it is better to freeze in portions rather than refrigerate.
Honey and vegetable oil
When honey is cold, it crystallizes and thickens, making it difficult to use. At low temperatures, oil becomes cloudy and loses its aroma. Both products store well in the kitchen cabinet in a tightly closed container.
These simple tips will help you avoid food waste and make your refrigerator a place where food is actually preserved rather than spoiled.
Question and answer:
Where is the best place to store tomatoes and cucumbers?
The optimal place is a dark pantry or bottom drawer of a kitchen unit at a temperature of 12–18 degrees. If the apartment is hot, you can put the vegetables in a paper bag and put them in the warmest place of the refrigerator, but for no more than a day.
How to keep bread fresh without refrigeration?
Bread is stored in a linen or cotton bag, in a ventilated bread bin or in a paper bag. To preserve freshness for 3-4 days, you can add half an apple to the container; it releases moisture and slows down staling.
