After purchasing food the first thing we think about is how to protect and preserve the products. Here are 5 foods that do not like cool temperature:
Bananas
If your wish is to fully benefit from the nutrients that bananas contain, do not but the fruits in the fridge. The right place for them is your kitchen counter. Let them ripen in room temperature. Ripening slows down in cold places and food loses its good properties.
Coffee
Both coffee beans and ground coffee enjoy cool spots. Store coffee in a dry and dark place if you want it to smell and taste nice. This product needs to be stored in an airtight box. If you have lots of coffee and know that you won’t be to use it in the nearest few weeks, feel free to freeze it. In this case you’ll have to warp it in an airtight bag. Your coffee will be fresh for up to one month or longer.
Basil
Wilting is inevitable if you place basil in the refrigerator. This herb will also absorb smells from other foods surrounding it. Basil should be treated in the same manner we would treat a flower. Prepare a cup of fresh water and let your basil be outside of the cooler. However, freezing blanched basil is fine. This is recommended if you intend to store the herb for a longer period of time.
Ketchup
Ketchup can be kept outside of the refrigerator for years. The reason is the high content of acids that act as preservatives that won’t allow bacteria to grow and develop. Besides the acids absolutely all manufacturers add preservatives to maintain the quality of the product. Even after the jar was unsealed and used, it is still safe to keep it outside of the fridge.
Cereal
Do not worry. Your cereal can be stored in your pantry or cupboard and there is no risk your favorite breakfast food will taste worse if not stored in cold temperature. Actually, low temperature as well as moisture can only make cereal taste worse and not as crunchy.
