Did you know? 9 Foods that instead get spoiled when refrigerated

B BrightJune 5, 2023Last Updated: June 5, 2023

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Food spoilage is the process where a food product becomes unsuitable to ingest. The cause of such a process is due to many outside factors as a side-effect of the type of product it is, as well as how the product is packaged and stored. How certain foods are stored can go a long way to preserve it.

We will be giving you a brief of some 10 Foods that should not be stored in the refrigerator to prevent them from getting bad.

Did you know? 9 Foods that instead get spoiled when refrigerated

Bread

You might be surprised to learn that storing bread in the refrigerator might cause it to go bad and dry out. You heard us correctly, yes! Keep it in the pantry if you can.

11 foods that become bad when refrigerated

Potatoes

Keeping raw potatoes out in the open in a basket is a good idea. Do not put it in the refrigerator. The starchy complex carbohydrates in raw potatoes are altered by the cold temperature and turn sweet when cooked.

Fresh herbs

Basil and rosemary might dry out if they are kept in the refrigerator. Keep these herbs in the kitchen out of direct sunlight and in a small glass with a little room-temperature water.

Honey

Honey loses its flavor when kept in the refrigerator. Instead, put it in a container and store it somewhere dark.

Garlic

Due to the humid environment in the refrigerator, it will be susceptible to mould growth. So, keeping garlic out in the open is the key. It may also end up becoming rubbery if left in the fridge for long.

Coffee

If kept in the refrigerator, coffee may absorb flavors from the items around and taste different. Keep it outside as often as possible.

Bell peppers

You adore bell peppers for their crunch and their texture may get saggy when frozen at low temperatures.

Avocados

Unripe avocados will not ripen in the refrigerator. Just leave them there, perhaps on the kitchen counter.

Chocolate

While storing chocolate in the refrigerator will not render it inedible, an open packet will absorb the flavors of other foods and change in texture. This may cause instability in your digestive system and result in stomach pain or even loose motion.