Food notifying! 9 food items to avoid storing in the refrigerator Many foods lose flavor when stored in the refrigerator. Not only that, but the fridge degrades the nutrient quality of these foods.

A refrigerator is a godsend in our lives because it keeps our favourite foods from spoiling and going bad. However, not everyone is aware of which foods should not be stored in the refrigerator. Many foods lose flavor when stored in the refrigerator. Not only that, but the fridge degrades the nutrient quality of these foods. There are many foods that should never be kept in the refrigerator.

Here are seven such foods that should never be kept in the refrigerator.

1. Bananas

Bananas should be kept at room temperature to ripen. Furthermore, air and light keep them from rotting.

2. Tomato

Tomato is used for cooking practcally all types of food. Instead of storing them in the refrigerator, place them on the kitchen counter. The fridge's temperature can ruin their texture.

3. Honey

When you keep honey in the fridge, it begins to taste cheesy. Honey should be stored in its original container in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry.

4. Bread

Bread will last longer if it is stored in the kitchen or on the counter. Keeping it in the refrigerator causes it to go rancid quickly.

5. Coffee

When you keep coffee in the fridge, it absorbs the flavor of everything around it. That is why it should be kept in a sealed container in the kitchen cupboard.

6. Onion

If the onion has not been chopped, keep it in the kitchen. But don't keep it almost any other food.

7. Medicines

Refrigerating herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme ruins their flavor and dries them out. It is preferable to keep them on the kitchen countertop, away from direct sunlight. Place them in a glass container with water-soaked roots. Keep in mind that the water temperature should be consistent.

8. Potatoes

Previously, the Food Standards Agency advised against storing raw potatoes in the refrigerator. It was thought that this would result in the formation of additional sugars, which would then be converted into acrylamide when the potatoes were cooked. Acrylamide causes cancer in animals and may also be hazardous to human health.

A recent study, however, discovered that storing potatoes in the fridge does not increase the risk. So, the official recommendation is to store potatoes in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place.

9. Garlic

Garlic should keep for a few months if stored at room temperature in a dry (and preferably dark) environment. If you keep it in the fridge, it may become moldy or sprout within a few weeks.