Dangers of refrigerating certain fruit
BANANAS
Bananas should not be kept in the fridge because at a cold temperature, the enzymes that
enable them to ripen, are inhibited. Some of the enzymes cause cell damage, while
browning enzymes cause the skin to blacken. We don't want bananas looking like these do we?
MELON
Whole melons like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew should be
kept on the kitchen counter rather than in the fridge (USDA research found that
storage at room temperature helps to keep the antioxidants better intact). Yes - the watermelon is square. They come in heart-shaped too!
BERRIES
These should only be kept in the fridge for long term storage or they become soggy.
STONE FRUIT
Peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums need to ripen at room
temperature BEFORE it can be stored in the fridge for a short period of time.
*Bananas, avocados, citrus fruits, pineapples, tomatoes, and
melons all do best if stored at around 10°C
Visit this link to access your very own
refrigerator storage chart that details the appropriate length of storage of
fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and other foods.
