You can't put these 4 things in the refrigerator, take them away quickly if you misplace them, and take a look at them for the health of your family
The refrigerator, for a modern home, is one of the indispensable appliances in the kitchen. It can help us preserve food, extend the shelf life of food, and keep food fresh and nutritious. However, have you ever thought that there are some foods in the refrigerator that you should never put in? These foods can be harmful to our health, and some can even cause damage to the refrigerator itself. Today, let me share with you four things that you can't put in the refrigerator, as well as some interesting anecdotes about the refrigerator.
Type 1: Hot food
I remember one time, I was preparing to cook a big dinner, and one of the dishes was a hot pot of risotto. When the dish was ready, I contentedly packed the rest into an airtight container and put it directly in the fridge. However, after a while, I noticed that the temperature of the refrigerator had risen significantly, and the food around me had started to get warmer. It turned out that I forgot a basic common sense: the refrigerator is used to cool down and preserve food, and if you put hot food directly into the refrigerator, it will not only cause the temperature of the refrigerator to rise, but also contaminate other foods. To make matters worse, hot food is cooled in an airtight container and produces a lot of water vapor, which can condense on the inside of the refrigerator, which in turn can lead to bacterial growth and pose a threat to the health of the food and your family.
Type 2: Raw food (e.g. sashimi, etc.)
Another time, I prepared a sushi dinner with my family. Sushi is a specialty dish that requires sashimi, and in order to ensure the freshness and hygiene of the ingredients, I deliberately chose the freshest sashimi. However, when I wanted to put sashimi in the refrigerator, I suddenly remembered an important question: is raw food suitable for putting in the refrigerator? After some inquiry and thinking, I found that raw food is stored differently than cooked food. Raw food is more susceptible to contamination by bacteria and microorganisms, and if placed directly in the refrigerator, it may cause bacteria to grow, affecting the quality and taste of the food. Therefore, to ensure the freshness and safety of the food, it is best to keep raw foods such as sashimi in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator to ensure that the temperature is below zero freezing temperature, thus effectively extending the shelf life of the ingredients.
The third type: open food containers
At one point, I noticed an open food container in the fridge with some unsealed food. At the time, I didn't think there was anything wrong with doing this, because I thought the fridge could help us keep the food fresh. However, it was only later that I realized that it was irresponsible to put unsealed food directly in the refrigerator. Because unsealed food containers cannot effectively prevent food from coming into contact with the outside air, it is easy to lead to food spoilage and contamination. In addition, unsealed foods can also release odors that may affect the taste of other foods. Therefore, to ensure the freshness and hygiene of the food, it is best to pack the food in an airtight container before putting it in the refrigerator.
Fourth: expired food
The last time I was sorting out the fridge, I found some expired food, some of which had been sitting for a long time. At the time, I thought to myself that the food should be edible, so I didn't dispose of it immediately, but continued to put it in the refrigerator. However, after a few days, I suddenly felt something strange in the refrigerator, so I quickly opened it to check, and found that the expired food had become moldy and spoiled, and some of it was even rotten. This made me deeply aware that expired foods should never be kept in the refrigerator as they may contaminate other foods and cause the entire refrigerator to become unhygienic. In addition, expired food itself is not suitable for consumption and may cause harm to the body.
Through the above story, I want to tell you that the refrigerator is a good helper for keeping fresh, but we also need to use it correctly to make the most of it. When using the refrigerator, we should be careful not to put hot food directly into the refrigerator, keep raw food in place, use airtight food containers, and clean up expired food in a timely manner. Only in this way can we keep the refrigerator clean and hygienic and protect the health of our families. I hope you can keep these little things in mind and make our lives healthier and better!