10 food items that shouldn't be stored in the fridge

The invention of refrigerator has not only brought a revolution in the frozen food business, but has also turned a boon to the modern working women. The food stored in the fridge is frozen to a specified temperature to preserve it.

Usually the temperature inside the fridge would be set around 1-5 degree Celsius. If the temperature inside the fridge is above 5 degree Celsius, then bacteria and other microbial organisms would propagate, which may damage the food items stored in it. Keeping the fridge clean and hygienic too is as important as setting the right temperature.

Most of us think that any food item can be stored in the fridge for as long as we want. However, experts warn that some food items, especially fruits and vegetables, shouldn’t be refrigerated as it can alter the taste and natural texture of it. Here is a list of 10 food items that shouldn't be stored in the fridge.

Bread

Bread would easily dry up if stored in the fridge. It wouldn't get damaged up to 5 days in room temperature.

Tomato

The texture and taste of tomatoes would be lost if refrigerated. It can either be stored in plastic covers or in paper bags.

Shallots

Shallots would lose its texture as it would dry up in the fridge.

Oil

Oil stored in the fridge would get thickened easily.

Garlic

The natural taste and flavour of garlic would be lost if garlic bulbs are stored in fridge.

Honey

It would get hardened into a crystal-like consistency.

Coffee

Coffee would lose its natural taste and aroma. Besides, the other food items stored in the fridge would absorb the smell of the coffee powder.

Apple

The juice in its flesh would easily get dried up.

Banana

Bananas stored in the fridge would lose its colour and get damaged.

Pickles and chutney

Pickles in which vinegar is added would lose its moisture if kept in the fridge. However it could be stored in the door rack where it is less cold.