Keep foods away from refrigerator
Garlic
Garlic deteriorates at a quicker pace when stored in the refrigerator due to the added moisture, unless already peeled and prepared. It's best kept in a dry place with good air circulation
Nuts
If you plan to use them in the next few weeks, nuts are good to be stored in an airtight container in the pantry. However, if you need them to last for longer than a month
Honey
Unless you really want to wrestle with it, avoid leaving honey in the fridge. There's no benefit to chilling it and the low temperatures cause it to crystallize and solidify
Onions
Whole onions should ideally be kept in a cool, dark place. They'll become damp and soggy, and ultimately spoil if left in the fridge for too long
Olive oil
Storing oil in the fridge makes it turn cloudy and grainy, room temperature is best to maintain a good color and consistency. However,a cool, dark place such as the kitchen cupboard is better
Potatoes
Cold temperatures make potatoes' starch turn into sugar, which can be potentially harmful. Potatoes should be stored, unwashed, in a spot well away from any sunlight.
Sweet potatoes
Like potatoes, storing sweet potatoes in the fridge will change the vegetables' composition and ruin its texture and flavor. Sweet potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark
Bread
If you're going to eat all your bread within a few days, don't put it in the fridge. Much like potatoes and sweet potatoes, cold temperatures change the structure of bread making it taste stale
Pumpkins
The winter squash should be stored in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area which is no colder than 50°F (10°C). Leaving them in the fridge will cause them to turn faster
Mango
Like avocados, unripe mangoes should be stored at room temperature, since the cold slows down ripening. They can be refrigerated or sliced, put in a freezer bag and frozen once soft
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