We all believe that the fridge keeps all food items. However, there are certain food items that get spoiled or become toxic when refrigerated. Nutritionist Kiran Kukreja describes what food items should be kept out of the fridge at all costs. These are seven foods you must never keep in the fridge.

7 Foods You Must Keep Out of the Fridge

1. Avoid Storing Peeled Garlic in the Refrigerator

If left in the refrigerator, peeled garlic will develop mold and fungus. It may cause stomach pain or infection. It is best to store it in an airtight container outside the refrigerator.

2. Cut Onion Can Soak Germs

Cut onion will pick up bacteria from the other foods in the refrigerator. This will become unsafe to eat. Use the entire onion if possible, or keep it in a covered box for a short period.

3. Plastic Bottles are Dangerous

Low temperatures can cause plastic bottles to emit harmful chemicals like BPA, which is harmful to health. Glass packaging is recommended as it is more secure and eco-friendly.

4. Honey Crystallizes in the Fridge

When you keep honey in the fridge, it becomes thick and grainy. It also reduces its natural taste and nutritional value. Honey should be stored at room temperature.

5. Potatoes Can Become Unsafe

Refrigeration converts starch in potatoes to sugar. Cooking this sugar will convert it to a toxic chemical, acrylamide. Store potatoes in a dark, cool place, not in the fridge.

6. Bananas Lose Nutrients

Bananas do not prefer cold temperatures. They ripen too quickly when stored in the refrigerator and are deprived of their nutrients. Better to store them at room temperature.

7. Ghee Shows Hardness and Grainy Texture

Ghee thickens and becomes grainy if refrigerated. It will taste and feel better if kept outside at room temperature. Ghee does not spoil easily; therefore, no refrigeration is required.

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Final Tip:

Share these easy food tips with your family members and friends. The methods will assist them in maintaining their health and preventing common cooking mistakes.