YOUR GUIDE TO STORING FOODS

Refrigerating some foods can affect their taste, texture, and nutritional value. Some foods retain their best quality when kept in appropriate, non-refrigerated conditions.

Here are 5 foods that should not be refrigerated:

Refrigeration can alter the texture of tomatoes, making them mealy and reducing their flavor. It's best to store them at room temperature.

Cold temperatures can convert the starch in potatoes to sugar, affecting both taste and texture. Store them in a cool, dark place instead.

Storing onions in the fridge can make them moldy or mushy. Keep them in a dry, ventilated area away from potatoes, as they can cause each other to spoil.

Refrigeration causes garlic to sprout and lose its flavor. Store garlic in a cool, dry place.

Keeping bread in the fridge can make it dry and stale faster. It's better stored at room temperature or frozen if you need to preserve it longer.