There are some foods that absolutely need refrigeration, and some that are better off stored outside of your fridge. Do not refrigerate (unless cut): Potatoes: Refrigeration makes the starches in potatoes turn to sugar – which is not a good thing, as it changes the flavor and makes the skin darken. Onions: Separate them from the potatoes (they don’t play well together – potatoes can make onions rot) and store them where there is plenty of air circulation (no sealed bags or containers) Garlic: Like onions, they prefer air circulation. Tomatoes: Store them on the counter – they will turn mealy and dull in the refrigerator. Avocado: Store on the counter until they are ripe. Melon: Leave them on your counter to ripen and sweeten properly. The antioxidants in watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew prefer room temperature. Stone fruits: Place peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, cherries, and similar fruits on the counter, stem side down, to ripen. Once they start to get soft, move them to the refrigerator. Papaya: These will not ripen in the refrigerator – keep them on the counter, and turn them occasionally so they ripen evenly. Once the skin turns yellow-orange and the fruit starts to soften, move them to the fridge. Peppers: Store on the counter. Store these fruits at room temperature until ripe: Guava, kiwi, apricots, mangoes, nectarines, passion fruit, pears, persimmons, and starfruit Always refrigerate these foods: Berries: All fresh berries are highly perishable and should be stored in the refrigerator in a container that allows air to circulate.
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