Foods That You Should Absolutely Not Store in the Fridge

We all know (or think we know) what needs to go in our fridge. We’re also well aware of what will happen if we leave a milk carton or a tub of mayo out for too long.

But while our fridge was designed to prevent things from spoiling, the following items on this list are foods that should never be stored in the fridge.

If you want some of your fruits and veggies to retain their fresh flavors and taste like they were intended to, you might be surprised to hear that you need to keep them out of the fridge to do so!

Potatoes

Mom always told us to store potatoes in the crisper, but this will cause the starches inside this delicious veggie to get gooey. Instead, leave the potatoes at room temperature, like in the pantry. But keep in mind that a cooked potato must go in the fridge to keep it from deteriorating.

Garlic

Garlic bulbs need to be stored in a ventilated area that’s cool and dry like a pantry. Air tight containers are no good as this will make them moldy a lot quicker. And don’t put them in the fridge either. If you have any garlic cloves leftover, try using them within the next 10 days.

Onions

The fridge is a whole onion’s worst enemy because it turns it into mush and makes it moldy. The reason for this reaction is because the cold temperature causes the starches in the onion to turn into sugar, which will liquify.

Nutella

Nutella labels state that refrigeration is not required for their delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread. If anything, the fridge does more harm than good because it makes the spread solid and nearly impossible to use.