Dangers of refrigerating certain fruit

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.

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5403.pdf