Summer is here and it means food spoils faster! 🌞 So, we all try to keep our food safe and fresh. While the fridge helps in keeping many items fresh, not all fruits belong there! Some fruits lose their taste, shape, and nutrients when refrigerated. Let’s find out which fruits shouldn’t be kept in the fridge but we often do.
1. Watermelon 🍉
Many of us put watermelon in the fridge as soon as we get it home. But did you know watermelon doesn’t spoil quickly? That's why markets display them for several days. Storing watermelon in the fridge reduces its antioxidants and nutritional value. So, keep it out of the fridge and enjoy it fresh!
2. Papaya 🍈
Papayas aren’t quick to spoil. However, putting them in the fridge changes their taste and texture. The ripening process slows down at low temperatures. If you must refrigerate them, do so only when they’re fully ripe and keep them whole. Avoid refrigerating papaya slices.
3. Lychee 🍒
Lychees are abundant in summer. Some people put them in the fridge to keep them fresh. But lychees have a thick skin that keeps them fresh for a long time without refrigeration.
4. Bananas 🍌
Never put bananas in the fridge! Cold temperatures turn their skin black. Bananas should be kept at room temperature to maintain their taste and texture.
5. Pineapple 🍍
There’s no need to refrigerate pineapples. They’re quite tender and lose their natural taste in the fridge. Pineapples stay fresh at room temperature.
6. Mangoes 🥭
Refrigerating mangoes is a big mistake! Cold temperatures slow down their ripening process. To enjoy the full flavor of mangoes, keep them at room temperature.
7. Avocados 🥑
Avocados shouldn’t be kept in the fridge either. The cold makes them mushy and changes their texture. Keep them out to enjoy their creamy goodness.
