When it comes to fruits, vegetables, and other grocery items, it can be our first instinct to store everything in the refrigerator to try to keep them fresh for as long as possible.

While that’s inarguably true for some foods, such as carrots, berries, and most cheeses, it’s not a one-size-fits-all rule. Turns out, the cold temperature and humidity of the fridge can have a negative effect on some fresh produce and grocery products. The shelf might just provide the perfect atmosphere for your groceries to thrive, so don’t always be tempted to open the refrigerator door.

Keep your food fresh and delicious, here are 10 things that don’t need to be refrigerated below.

Tomatoes
Your haul of fresh tomatoes belongs on the counter, not in the refrigerator. The cold, humid atmosphere inside the fridge can affect the texture of your tomatoes before you have a chance to use them. Just make sure to keep them out of direct sunlight. Cherry tomatoes are the only variety that tend to stand up to time in the fridge without turning mushy or mealy too quickly.

Onions
Most types of onions (like yellow, white, and sweet) do best when stored at room temperature, preferably in your pantry out of direct sunlight and away from residual heat from your stovetop or oven. It also does best to store these on their own, instead of nestled up against other vegetables or fruits. If the onions start to turn, they can release a bad odor or residue. After an onion is cut, the remaining bits can be stored in a baggie or airtight container in the fridge.

Potatoes
There is absolutely no reason to store any sort of potatoes in the refrigerator. Cool and dry is the way to go, so your pantry is the best place, preferably in a basket or paper bag. Cold temperatures tend to affect potatoes’ texture by breaking down the starches, turning them gritty or unintentionally sweet.

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