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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

4 Foods That Shouldn't Be Refrigerated

Everybody was raised a little differently in regards to food storage. Foods like ketchup, jams, and certain fruits could either go in the fridge or the kitchen cabinet, depending on the person's house you are in. While there is debate with some types of foods, these four items should irrefutably be kept out of the refrigerator.

Oils
 

Why can't I store oils in the fridge?
The cold temperature of the refrigerator causes most oils – especially olive and coconut – to thicken into a butter-like consistency.

Where is the best place to store oils?
Oils are perfectly fine being stored at room temperature either in your food pantry or on your kitchen counter.


Bread
Why can't I store bread in the fridge?
While refrigerating bread does prevent it from molding, it also causes it to become tough and chewy. The cold temperatures also accelerates the time it takes for the bread to become stale.

Where is the best place to store bread?
For a fresh loaf, wrap your bread in a plastic bag and store it in a bread box or a cool, dark space in your pantry.


Apples
Why can't I store apples in the fridge?
Refrigerating apples causes them to rapidly lose their flavor and texture. After a few days in the fridge, these crisp fruits become mushy and soggy.

Where is the best place to store apples?
Apples will stay fresh for a long time if you wrap them in a plastic bag and leave them on the counter. For a cold, crisp bite, you can put your apple in the refrigerator 30 minutes before eating it.


Pure Maple Syrup
Why can't I store maple syrup in the fridge?
“Fake” maple syrup, or the kind you find in most grocery stores that contains high fructose corn syrup, can be refrigerated without a problem. However, refrigerating pure maple syrup, which naturally comes straight from maple trees, causes the sugars to crystallize and become goopy.

Where is the best place to store maple syrup?
If you have a jar of pure maple syrup, it can safely be stored in your food pantry for 1-2 years. Unopened jars can keep their freshness for as long as 50 years.


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