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11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by CJ26: 2:40pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
1. Tomatoes If tomatoes are kept in sunlight they will ripen too fast. If they are kept in cold temperature, it will cause the cell walls to break down and then they become soft and mushy. So for best results, store them out of direct sunlight and at room temperature. 2. Bananas Like tomatoes, bananas also like to be stored at room temperature. If you are trying to delay the ripening process, refrigerate them. Beware that this will cause the skin to turn brown. However, the inside should still be edible. 3. Potatoes Refrigeration will cause the skin of the potato to darken and go bad quicker. It also converts the potato’s starch into sugar, making it more sweet, but not in a good way. Its recommended to store them in a cool dark place. 4. Onions Onions tend to like fresh air circulation. Thats why they are sold in a mesh bag. But don’t keep them near your potatoes because a chemical reaction will take place. That will create and release gases and moister that will turn your onions bad. 5. Garlic Again garlic, similar to onions like air circulation too. Research says cold air can cause the garlic to sprout early causing it to go bad. Plus it keeps the odors off your other food. 6. Avocados If you want your avocado to ripen naturally you should leave it outside the refrigerator. Only if you are trying to postpone its ripeness then keep in the refrigerator. And if you are trying save an already cut avocado, refrigerate the half with the seed. It will keep longer that way. 7. Honey Honey is one of the earth’s oldest known preservatives. Its been know to be discovered in Egyptian tombs and the honey is still edible. Wow, its shelf life is for forever. If refrigerated, it becomes crystalized and even harder to use. 8. Hot Sauces Have you ever noticed that hot sauce is always unrefrigerated at restaurants? Thats because it doesn’t have to be. Especially if it is vinegar based which most hot sauces are. By refrigerating, it causes it to loose flavor and change the consistency. 9. Watermelons When a melon ends up in your own home, it should be stored out of direct sunlight in the kitchen. This will allow it to ripen and gain sweetness. Only after it is cut should it be refrigerated to prolong its perfect ripeness. 10. Fruit All fruits should be ripened at room temperature. Only if you are trying to keep them longer should you refrigerate. By leaving them out, they ripen and sweeten at their own pace which will allow the fruit to be at its best. 11. Spices Spices do not benefit from refrigeration by any means. The humidity and coldness can diminish its flavor. Most spices can last for years in your home. But don’t forget to check expiration dates often. http://www.4allmindsandbodies.com/11-foods-not-to-refrigerate/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=womanitely-womanitely 28 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Nobody: 2:54pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Why list the fruits "un per un" and still say "fruits" at no 10 Copy and paste dey worry you. 24 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by CJ26: 3:02pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Nice |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Mynd44: 3:58am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Butter should be on the list. I hate it when I want to scoop some and I have to wait for it to get soft cos someone put it inside the refrigerator 8 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by SlyIg(f): 4:05am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Odilafta: Why list the fruits "un per un" and still say "fruits" at no 10 Sorry? 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by TheBigUrban2: 4:06am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: Butter should be on the list. I hate it when I want to scoop some and I have to wait for it to get soft cos someone put it inside the refrigerator Please sir, you have been told previously to stick to the romance section where intelligence is not challenged. Good butter has to be refrigerated. On very hot days, even the blueband butter that Nigerians like to keep outside the fridge can melt (closed windows). Furthermore, there are some brands of butter that do not get very solid in the fridge. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by habiolah(m): 4:07am On Sep 03, 2014 |
its alright OP. wont make the mistake. *quickly goes to carry everything out of the freezer* on a second thought: nepa kukuma no dey give us light. Abeg make them dey chill for there. 16 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by seyema(m): 4:11am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Cool |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Tikitaka(m): 4:12am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Now I know better. Tanx 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by strangest(m): 4:12am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Here we go again....The best way to store tomatoes.. freeze them... |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Mynd44: 4:12am On Sep 03, 2014 |
TheBigUrban2:I are not talking of melting here. I are talking of butter getting hard when put in the fridge as it tends to solidify as temperature cools down. Nigerian made brands of butter are suited for our temperature and needs no refrigerating (except you live in an oven).......think for yourself, on the shelves, are they refrigerated? Do they mealt? 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by mencade5(m): 4:19am On Sep 03, 2014 |
aya or ofio dont need to be refrigerated too. 3 Likes
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Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by aboyaji(m): 4:20am On Sep 03, 2014 |
i d do am anyhow i want |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by texanomaly(f): 4:22am On Sep 03, 2014 |
TheBigUrban2: Myth: Butter Spoils if Not Refrigerated False. Butter does spoil, but much more slowly than fresh (unfermented) milk products, such as, well, milk. The reason? “Most butter contains added salt, which impedes the growth of spoilage bacteria,” says John Bruhn, a dairy-foods processing specialist at the University of California at Davis. Today’s salted butter, in normal usage, will rarely spoil, even if you leave it unrefrigerated all the time. Unsalted butter might spoil in about a week, but it contains enough natural salt to slow the growth of bacteria that cause spoiling. So you don’t have to worry if you forget to put the butter away after dinner. 3 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by davidif: 4:24am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Educative post. |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by aboyaji(m): 4:30am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Odilafta: Why list the fruits "un per un" and still say "fruits" at no 10 |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by cole265(m): 4:31am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: Butter should be on the list. I hate it when I want to scoop some and I have to wait for it to get soft cos someone put it inside the refrigerator Someone?...your spouse you mean? 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by TheBigUrban2: 4:35am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: Do you believe that Nigerian brands of butter are good butter? reduced fat? Unsalted? Most butter in the supermarket are refrigerated on the shelves or in sliding fridges. Not all butter get so hard that you cant butter with it when referidgerated. You need to start using good brands. Even your blueband can melt. I left it once in the car for a day with windows closed. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by TheBigUrban2: 4:37am On Sep 03, 2014 |
texanomaly: @ bold- see contradiction. |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by texanomaly(f): 4:37am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: Butter should be on the list. I hate it when I want to scoop some and I have to wait for it to get soft cos someone put it inside the refrigeratorSorry Hun. I'll try to remember next time. |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Mynd44: 4:39am On Sep 03, 2014 |
TheBigUrban2:Is the temperature inside the car with windows closed room temperature? Stop arguing and sounding silly? You should be blamed for putting butter in such a hot location 7 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by TheBigUrban2: 4:43am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: You ignored all the other points to defend blueband butter? Are you that local? You also forget that your kitchen can reach the same temperature if you lock all the windows and doors on a sunny day in Nigeria. Its even worse if you have a sun roof/skylight in your kitchen. #Say no to blueband. #refrigerate your butter 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Ayomi088(m): 4:43am On Sep 03, 2014 |
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Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by chidimmaaa(f): 4:46am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Na lie, I dey preserve tomato for fri ge nd nothing dey do am. Who has d tym to always put it out in d sun |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by rezzy: 4:51am On Sep 03, 2014 |
chidimmaaa: Na lie, I dey preserve tomato for fri ge nd nothing dey do am. Who has d tym to always put it out in d sun The fridge no dey work well 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by LMAyedun(m): 4:56am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Informative! Thanks. |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by Sanchez01: 4:57am On Sep 03, 2014 |
TheBigUrban2:I totally agree with fact that butter should be refrigerated. Nigerian butters don't do well without being kept in the fridge. Naturally, I hate fats and oily foods, which means it's mayonnaise for me. By the way, are you an anti-blueband fan? 3 Likes |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by harizonal123(m): 5:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Eggs 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by ndidibabe(f): 5:12am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Mynd44: Butter should be on the list. I hate it when I want to scoop some and I have to wait for it to get soft cos someone put it inside the refrigeratorYou have been buying a fake butter. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by TheBigUrban2: 5:22am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Sanchez01: Yes, I like toasted sandwich and blueband is one of the worst for sandwich toasting |
Re: 11 Foods Not To Refrigerate by iluvweed(m): 5:22am On Sep 03, 2014 |
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