10 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate

Producer :Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Refrigeration extends the shelf life of many perishable food items. Here are the 10 foods that you should never refrigerate.

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Whole spices Spices can absorb moisture in the fridge leading to clumping and loss of flavour.

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Dried fruits Storing dried fruits in a fridge can lead to moisture absorption, potentially promoting mold growth.

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Kesar (saffron) Storing saffron in the refrigerator can impact its delicate flavour and aroma.

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Nuts and seeds Refrigeration can make nuts and seeds go stale faster, affecting their flavour.

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Bread Refrigerating bread can cause it to dry out and become stale quickly.

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Banana Refrigerating bananas can cause their skin to darken prematurely.

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Ginger It's best to store fresh ginger in a cool and dry place as refrigeration can cause ginger to become moldy.

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Garlic Storing garlic in the fridge can cause it to sprout or become rubbery.

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Honey Honey can crystallize and become thick and grainy when refrigerated.

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Food in plastic bottles Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into food, especially when exposed to temperature fluctuations.

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