Fruits and Vegetables

 

Some fruits release ethylene gas, which causes vegetables to prematurely spoil. Store fruits and vegetables separately in the upper compartment of the fridge or in the dedicated fruit and vegetables compartments.

12. Store gas releasing fruits like avocados, bananas, peaches, tomatoes and plums out of the fridge.

13. Other fruits can be stored in the fridge but keep them away from the vegetables.

14. Here’s a list of fruits and vegetables that should not be in the fridge:

Bananas: Their skin turns black in the fridge, though the flesh is still fine.
Tomatoes: They lose all their flavour in the fridge as the ripening process is stopped. Their texture is also altered. Keep them on the counter instead.
Unripe avocados: The ripening process is also stopped by the fridge
Potatoes: The fridge converts their starch into sugar more quickly, resulting gritty potatoes. Store them in a cool dark place instead.
Onions: Like tomatoes, the fridge alters their texture. Plus they tend to stink up the area around them.
Garlic: These will start sprouting or turn rubbery in the fridge.