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SURPRISING: List Of Foods Never To Put In The Refrigerator by NaijaMagazineO: 3:44pm On Aug 04, 2017
Bananas
Bananas in the fridge? Because they retain nutrients better outside the fridge, they should never be placed inside the refrigerator. According to Canadian Produce Marketing Association, bananas are better kept on the counter until they ripen. The cold temperatures actually slow down the ripening process of the bananas, while the moisture and darkness of the fridge will only facilitate rotting.

Potatoes
Potato Growers of Alberta all agree; spuds should be placed in a cool, dry and dark space. By reason of the cold temperatures of the fridge, it can turn starch into sugar more rapidly. Because of that, keeping tots out of there is best. It is also recommended that potatoes be removed from plastic or paper bags they may have been placed in. Also, keep them unwashed, as well in a well-ventilated cardboard box.

Onions
Placing your onions inside your refrigerator will eventually end up turning them mouldy and soft. According to the National Onion Association in the U.S, unpeeled onions should be kept out of plastic bags and fridge. One of the reasons for this is because unpeeled onions require and need air exposure for maximum life. If you have peeled an onion though, then you should keep it in the fridge, in a covered container.

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Avocados
If you purchased an avocado that’s not ripe, you should not place it in your refrigerator. Since they will need time to ripen, keeping in the cold cooler will deter and impede that process. Also, placing the avocado in your fridge should only be done if the avocado is already ripe and you won’t use it right away.

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Re: SURPRISING: List Of Foods Never To Put In The Refrigerator by GeeOh(f): 2:13pm On Aug 05, 2017
Thanks for the info,the banana sha.
Re: SURPRISING: List Of Foods Never To Put In The Refrigerator by toastedbread: 4:27pm On Aug 05, 2017
na ripe banana we dey put inside fridge na?

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