Bread has been a staple food of human societies for millennia… It’s always been OK to keep bread out of the fridge! Just keep it in a dark, dry place and it’ll be fine.Source: Vesna Jovanovic/EyeEm/Getty Images
Strawberries
Putting strawberries in the fridge reduces their sweetness and gives them a mushy texture. Store them on the counter, out of direct sunlight, and eat them within a day or two to avoid getting those pesky flies in your home!Source: Vincenzo Dato/500px/Getty Images
Potatoes
Refrigeration alters the chemical composition of potatoes, making them taste too sweet and gritty after cooking. Keep potatoes in a well-ventilated basket on the counter, away from direct sunlight.Source: Ekaterina Smirnova/Moment/Getty Images
Tomatoes
Due to their high acid content, tomatoes don’t need to be refrigerated. It won’t make them last any longer! In fact, refrigeration can worsen the taste and texture of tomatoes.Source: Sakshi Bungay/500px/Getty Images
Onions & Garlic
Fridge life turns onions to mush much faster than if you leave them on a shelf. In fact, onions are one of the hardiest vegetables, and will keep fresh for several weeks if left at room temperature in a well-ventilated, dark and dry place. The same goes for garlic, for which fridge life may also cause premature, bitter green sprouts to grow and/or mold to form… Yuck!
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Squash
All types of squash, pumpkins and other late harvest vegetables will gain a mushy, soft texture from being in the fridge. Instead, they should be stored in a dark, cool place. This way, they will remain fresh for months!Source: Jonas Daubaras/EyeEm/Getty Images
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are another one of the many fruits and vegetables that go soft & mushy from being in the fridge. Keep these at room temperature instead!Source: Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm/Getty Images
Chocolate
Chocolate tends to absorb other foods’ taste when left in the fridge… It won’t go bad, but for maximum flavour, leave it in the pantry!Source: Vesna Jovanovic/EyeEm/Getty Images
Apples
Apples do best on the counter… And AWAY from other produce. The ethylene gas emitted by ripe apples tends to cause other stuff to ripen too fast.Source: Kampon Warit/EyeEm/Getty Images
Opened Canned Foods
Don’t store open cans of food in the fridge! It won’t go bad, but it will take on a metallic taste from the can. It’s best to put it in a separate Tupperware to preserve its flavour before refrigerating.Source: Benjamin Egerland/EyeEm/Getty Images
