Foods kept in the refrigerator can easily become...poison.

In any case, putting bread in the fridge is a mistake. The slices of bread (or toast of any kind) will absorb the cold air in the fridge, either becoming soggy and changing the taste, or becoming dry and hard.

The best way to store bread is to keep it in a bag with air holes in the room, it will last longer than in the refrigerator. But if you leave it longer than that, the bread will lose its soft and spongy feeling.

Coffee

Never put coffee in the refrigerator because it can take the flavor of other foods and also lose its characteristic taste. You should store coffee in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

You can leave them on the kitchen counter, they will not spoil too quickly. If you peel them and do not eat them all, you should wrap them and put them in a sealed bag. There is no need to use the refrigerator to preserve them, the cold temperature can make the fruit less delicious and less nutritious. Illustration: Internet

Putting berries in the refrigerator can cause them to spoil faster due to moisture. It is best to place berries in a bowl or basket and on the counter.

Honey

Honey is the only food that does not spoil and does not need to be stored in the refrigerator.

Types of ketchup

Ketchup and mustard can be kept at room temperature for about a month because they contain acid that prevents bacteria from growing.

Rice

Rice can be stored in a box or plastic bag for up to a year. If stored in an airtight container, brown rice can be used for 1 to 2 years.

Bean

Beans do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. In fact, the moisture in the refrigerator can cause beans to sprout.

You can leave them on the kitchen counter, they will not spoil too quickly. If you peel them and do not eat them all, you should wrap them and put them in a sealed bag. There is no need to use the refrigerator to preserve them, the cold temperature can make the fruit less delicious and less nutritious. Illustration: Internet

Peppercorns don't need to be refrigerated either. They'll taste better in an open basket on the counter.

Oranges and other citrus fruits

You can leave them on the counter and they won't spoil too quickly. If you peel them and don't finish them, wrap them in the skin and put them in a sealed bag. There's no need to refrigerate them, as cold temperatures can make them taste bad and reduce their nutritional value.

Butter

Storing avocados is a tricky business. If the fruit is ripe, you can keep it in the refrigerator because the cold temperature will save it from spoiling. But if the fruit is not fully ripe, you should not put it in the refrigerator because the cold will slow down the ripening process or even prevent the avocado from ripening at all.

Refrigeration makes tomatoes lose their natural flavor and taste bland because the cold air slows down the natural ripening process of tomatoes and destroys the thin membranes inside the tomatoes. If you want delicious tomatoes, store them in a ventilated basket or box and leave them at room temperature. Illustration: Internet

You can put cucumbers in the refrigerator, but they will only stay fresh for a day or two. In fact, cold temperatures will cause them to spoil very quickly. To keep cucumbers fresh for a long time, keep them outside the refrigerator, in a cool, dark place.

Eggplant

This fruit cannot withstand low temperatures. In the refrigerator, eggplants soften and lose nutrients very quickly. It is best to keep eggplants at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight.

Tomato

Refrigeration makes tomatoes lose their natural flavor and taste bland because the cold air slows down the natural ripening process of tomatoes and destroys the thin membranes inside the tomatoes. To keep tomatoes delicious, store them in a ventilated basket or box and leave them at room temperature.

Potato

When the temperature is below 7 degrees Celsius, the starch in potatoes begins to break down and turn into sugar. This means that the taste of this food will no longer be as delicious and nutritious as before. When you take potatoes out of the refrigerator, you will definitely see that the potatoes are soft and wilted.

This fruit cannot withstand low temperatures. In the refrigerator, eggplants soften and lose nutrients very quickly. It is best to keep eggplants at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight. Illustration: Internet

Cold temperatures will slow the ripening process of bananas. However, if the temperature is too cold, it can make the bananas mushy and have a slightly bitter taste when ripe. Therefore, green bananas should be kept at room temperature. If you don't eat the bananas in time, you can store them in the refrigerator. The skin will continue to turn brown, but the fruit will still be perfect.

Sausage

Sausages can stay fresh for a long time without refrigeration, even after the package has been opened.

Basil

Basil absorbs refrigerator odors, so it's best to keep basil fresh by placing it in a cup or pitcher of water and leaving it on the counter, just as you would flowers. You can do this with other herbs.

Onion and garlic

Onions and garlic should be stored in cool, dry areas. Also, keep spices away from potatoes. These root vegetables can cause them to rot more quickly.