Although the refrigerator helps to "extend the life" of some foods , not every food should be stored at low temperatures.
Nutrition expert Rachel Reuben, who also trains future chefs, explains that the most important recommendations are which foods should be stored in sub-zero temperatures.
Observance of this rule, according to the specifics of each food product, guarantees the maintenance of its quality, Ruben explains.
Although negative temperatures keep fruits and vegetables longer, this does not mean that they remain healthy. When stored in the refrigerator, fruits and vegetables lose nutrients as well as their taste.
In the refrigerator, tomatoes change their texture, potatoes - to become hard. Reuben recommends that other foods such as apples, onions, avocados and citrus fruits also be stored at room temperature. Bananas should never be kept in the refrigerator because they darken very quickly.
Berries can be stored at room temperature, but spoil quickly. For this reason, it is advisable to buy in smaller quantities.
The practice of keeping bread in the refrigerator is widespread. Many people think that this will reduce the growth of mold, but so the bread dries.
On the other hand, there are products that most people do not store in the refrigerator, but should. Such an example are nuts. When kept in the refrigerator, they retain their taste for longer. They contain fat that can spoil over time.