There are a lot of people who don't realize that not all food is suitable for keeping in the fridge. They often make the mistake of thinking that the refrigerator can keep all the food fresh, but the truth is the opposite.
Today, I will introduce to you 5 foods that cannot be kept in the refrigerator to avoid unnecessary losses. Let's take a look at what these foods are.
The first thing that can't fit in the freezer is honey. Nine out of ten people will put honey in the fridge because they are worried that the honey will spoil at room temperature. However, this is not the case. We all know that honey contains a lot of sugar, and this environment makes it almost impossible for microorganisms to multiply.
That is, honey lasts for a long time even at room temperature, and there is no need to keep it in the refrigerator at all. If honey is put in the refrigerator, it may solidify and turn white. While the nutritional content doesn't change much, the taste suffers. Therefore, if the honey we buy back is not completely eaten, there is no need to put it in the refrigerator, just put it in a cool and ventilated place.
The second thing that can't be put in the refrigerator is Chinese herbal medicine. The Chinese herbs we buy back are all dried so that they can be stored for a long time. If it is placed in the refrigerator, the moisture generated by other foods will cause the herbs to become damp, which may breed a large number of microorganisms for a long time, causing the medicinal properties to become ineffective. Therefore, Chinese herbal medicines should not be left in the refrigerator at will. In fact, we can put it in a clean glass bottle and put it in a cool and ventilated place, which is more suitable than in the refrigerator.
The third is that starchy foods such as bread and steamed buns should not be put in the refrigerator. These foods themselves have a low water content and are not easy to spoil even if they are not put in the refrigerator. And putting them in the fridge won't work well, but will take up more space and waste electricity. And, due to exposure to too much moisture, bread placed in the refrigerator may spoil faster. If you must put it in the refrigerator, it is recommended to use a sealed bag to isolate it.
The fourth thing that can't be put in the refrigerator are vegetables like cucumbers and green peppers. The suitable storage temperature of these vegetables is about 7~10°C, while the temperature range of the refrigerator compartment is 0~7°C. These vegetables are prone to frostbite when left in the refrigerator for a long time. For example, cucumbers placed in the refrigerator often turn black or leak juice locally, which is due to rotting due to frostbite.
The last thing you can't fit in the fridge are some tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples. These fruits need to be kept at the right temperature, and the temperature in the cold room is obviously a cold environment. Once these fruits are placed in the refrigerator, the skin is affected by low temperatures, which not only accelerates decay but also affects the taste.
Therefore, in addition to storing them in a ventilated and dry place, it is best to consume the tropical fruits we buy back as soon as possible.
In short, although the refrigerator can keep food fresh, not all food is suitable for putting in it, and everyone must remember this.