13 foods you should never refrigerate
1. Hot sauce: It’ll taste hotter when stored at room temperature, and there’s enough vinegar to keep it fresh.
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2. Garlic: Keep the flavor by leaving it out of the fridge.
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3. Bananas: The ripening process can slow down in the fridge.
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4. Bread: Refrigeration can dry it out.
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5. Honey: It can crystalize in cold temps.
6. Tomatoes: Cold will make them dull.
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7. Onions: Humidity can make them moldy and mushy before they’re cut.
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8. Coffee: Humidity is bad for the flavor. Store it in the pantry instead.
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9. Avocados: Don’t ruin the creaminess with cold temps! If you bought too many, you can store some in the fridge so they’ll last longer.
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10. Nuts: The cold can stifle the flavor. Keep them in an airtight container in the pantry.
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11. Chocolate-hazelnut spread: It’s easier to spread when it’s at room temp AND it tastes better.
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12. Potatoes: Cold makes them starchy.
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13. Melons: Keep them on the counter before they’re cut for the best flavor.
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