Buzz
Items like potatoes, coffee, onions, bread, bananas, tomatoes, and more shouldn't be stored in the fridge as it can lead to loss of aroma, decreased quality, and can affect the odor of other foods.
1. Foods Not Recommended for Refrigeration
Items like potatoes, coffee, onions, bread, bananas, tomatoes, and more shouldn't be stored in the fridge as it can lead to loss of aroma, decreased quality, and can affect the odor of other foods.
Question: In the summer, my food often spoils so I usually store them in the fridge. Regardless of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, bananas... I put them all in the fridge. One day, I bought fresh meat and put it in the fridge, in the afternoon the water leaked all over the glass. Recently, when I opened the fridge, I found onions and potatoes sprouting, and the bananas turned black. I wonder if I set the temperature of the fridge improperly causing the food to spoil?
Nguyễn Thị Hòe (Nam Định)
Dr. Lê Thị Hải, National Institute of Nutrition: Foods like potatoes, coffee, onions, bread, bananas, tomatoes, etc., should not be stored in the refrigerator as it can cause them to lose their aroma, reduce quality, and affect the smell of other foods. Improper temperature conditions can lead to meat dripping water, and vegetables may sprout.
When returning from the market, it's best to place onions, shallots, and garlic in mesh bags and store them in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight. Potatoes should be kept in a dark but not damp environment, or placed in perforated paper bags. Carrots should be stored without leaves to keep them longer. Bananas should be separated individually and wrapped in paper to prevent them from ripening too quickly.
When storing food, the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly (about 1-2 weeks of cleaning per time) and stains should be wiped away immediately when they appear. This helps reduce bacterial growth and prevent the spread of bacteria from one food to another.
