I thought this would be very beneficial information to share. I knew about a few of them but not others. Since there are so many I'll be posting them in groups of 5. This information is from Daily Savings
You
just hit the grocery store, and your fridge is overflowing. But do all those
things actually belong in the refrigerator? The thing is, most fresh fruits and
vegetables can survive without refrigeration — along with some other interesting
foods, too.
According
to the US Department of Agriculture,
there are two types of bacteria that cause problems. Pathogenic bacteria leads
to food-borne illnesses, and spoilage bacteria changes the way foods look,
smell, and taste. When food develops dangerous levels of pathogenic bacteria,
it could look, smell, and taste normal while still being dangerous. But when
spoilage occurs, something can taste gross but won’t necessarily make you sick.
Confusing, right? Here’s a list of 31 items that will do just fine outside the
fridge.
1.
Potatoes: When
too cold, starches found in potatoes turn to sugar, yielding an off flavor.
Keep potatoes stored in a paper bag in a cool, dark cupboard or drawer. Same
goes for sweet potatoes.
2.
Honey: Your
luscious honey will turn to crystallized gunk if it is stored in the fridge.
Store it at room temperature and out of direct sunlight for happy honey.
3.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes
actually start losing their flavor and become quite mushy if left in the
fridge. Leave on the counter and use when they have a slight give to the
outside skin.
4.
Apples: Apples,
just like tomatoes, start to loose flavor and texture after spending time in
the fridge. Leave them on the counter, and toss them in the fridge for 30
minutes prior to eating if you want a crisp bite.
5.
Onions: The
best place for onions is in a paper bag in a cool, dark cabinet or drawer. If
stored in the fridge, they soften and impart an oniony scent on nearby foods.
