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Foods You Probably Have In Your Fridge But Shouldn’t
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17. Apples
Keeping apples in the fridge will actually change their texture and flavor over time. Keep them on the kitchen counter at room temperature for best flavor.
18. Garlic
Storing garlic in your refrigerator will make it decompose more quickly because it will grow mold. It might also cause it to sprout. Store your garlic in a mesh bag in a cool, dark place.
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19. Condiments
Typical condiments such as mustard, ketchup, and soy sauce do not need to be kept in the fridge as long as you keep the lids on.
20. Potatoes
When potatoes are kept in the fridge, their flavor and texture change dramatically. It’s true that you will get sweeter potatoes, but they will also have a sandy, grainy texture. Keep them in a paper bag or a mesh bag and keep them in a kitchen cabinet. Don’t leave them in those plastic bags as these will trap moisture and cause them to mold.
If you are shaking your head and thinking that there must be more important things going on in the world than this, consider this: Americans alone wastes more than 4 billion tons of food every single year. Food that could have been eaten had it been stored properly. If America was to cut their wasteful food habits by just 5 percent, we could feed more than 4 million more people every single year.
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