When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
  
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
  
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
  
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.
  

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

 

[Littleboy8]

When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

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Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

Id love to shove her in the fridge or freezer bloody know it all smarty smug arsewipeoh no bad me I keep my chocolate in the freezer and tastes exactly the same as unfrozen.(i like mine hard and cold)

 

[PattiB]

I keep my stash of Cadbury Koalas in the fridge, caramel filling tastes much better when cold. My husband is prone to putting all sorts of (food) stuff in the fridge. I’m tired of so called experts telling us what to do as if we don’t know by now.

 

[Littleboy8]

I keep my stash of Cadbury Koalas in the fridge, caramel filling tastes much better when cold. My husband is prone to putting all sorts of (food) stuff in the fridge. I’m tired of so called experts telling us what to do as if we don’t know by now.

Another tik tok moron

 

[gamiry]

When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

View attachment 33030

Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

hardly out of nappies and knows everything. I'm so sick of know alls who know nothing especially about life. If I know so little how in the name of heaven did I get to 81? Same goes for the big mouthed people of sport...the has beens . This mob need to get a proper Job.

Another tik tok moron.

 

[CristinaV]

When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

View attachment 33030

Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

Everyone is an expert!
What would we do without them?

 

[Littleboy8]

hardly out of nappies and knows everything. I'm so sick of know alls who know nothing especially about life. If I know so little how in the name of heaven did I get to 81? Same goes for the big mouthed people of sport...the has beens . This mob need to get a proper Job.

 

[Littleboy8]

Everyone is an expert!
What would we do without them?

 

[Suzanne rose]

Seriously!!! What's with her list

What about home staples like POTATOES , BANANA'S EGGS

 

[HUNNYBEE]

more for her list - Honey & Peanut butter, best kept out of the fridge. Honey crystallises and peanut butter is more easily spreadable if kept in the cupboard. Vegemite is the same and Coconut oil (unless you do want it solid)

 

[Suzanne rose]

Makes me wonder why sdc puts up dumb shit like thismaybe they should put some actual seniors on there panel with real worldly interesting stuffthe arts and crafts is the best one yet.

Maybe they should add a panel of over 60s

 

[HUNNYBEE]

Seriously!!! What's with her list

What about home staples like POTATOES , BANANA'S EGGS

Bananas should never be in the fridge. Potatoes and onions actually keep a lot longer if in the fridge. Eggs, well theres two schools of thought on that one. I live in a hot climate, so I keep mine in the fridge.

 

[Suzanne rose]

more for her list - Honey & Peanut butter, best kept out of the fridge. Honey crystallises and peanut butter is more easily spreadable if kept in the cupboard. Vegemite is the same an

oil (unless you do want it soli

Bananas should never be in the fridge. Potatoes and onions actually keep a lot longer if in the fridge. Eggs, well theres two schools of thought on that one. I live in a hot climate, so I keep mine in the fridge.

Potatoes and onions should never be in the fridge but rather be kept in a dark cupboard . Banana's definitely not in the fridge due to the Potassium .
I agree eggs are a hard one. In winter I keep them in the pantry and in summer in the fridge

 

[Littleboy8]

Maybe they should add a panel of over 60s

Exactly

 

[Littleboy8]

Potatoes and onions should never be in the fridge but rather be kept in a dark cupboard . Banana's definitely not in the fridge due to the Potassium .
I agree eggs are a hard one. In winter I keep them in the pantry and in summer in the fridge

I keep my spuds in a paper woollies bag in cupboard eggs in fridge and I don’t buy onions anymore but they were always in paper bag in cupboard when I did.bananas in cupboard

 

[Lia]

When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

View attachment 33030

Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

I do not agree with her the fridge is there for a reason and that is to store our food so it does not go off.

 

[Littleboy8]

more for her list - Honey & Peanut butter, best kept out of the fridge. Honey crystallises and peanut butter is more easily spreadable if kept in the cupboard. Vegemite is the same and Coconut oil (unless you do want it solid)

Honey crystallises even out of the fridge mine does,vegemite bench,peanut butter fridgeeach to there own

 

[BillW41]

When you think about organising your fridge, you probably focus on how to fit everything in a neat and accessible manner.

What you may not realise is that you might have been storing some items in your fridge that would be far better off in your pantry or countertop.

Let's dive into the six items you may mistakenly think belong in your fridge and uncover why they shouldn't be there.

New York-based organising expert Caroline Solomon (34) recently shared a video detailing six items homeowners should keep out of their fridge.

View attachment 33030

Organising expert Caroline Solomon revealed the six items homeowners should not keep in their fridge. Image source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.

First on Solomon's list was chocolate. Some people, especially during hot summer days, prefer to store chocolates in a chillier environment to prevent melting.

Solomon explained that while the fridge keeps the chocolate from liquefying, it unfortunately 'dulls the flavour and leads to a grainy consistency'.

She advised storing it 'in a dark and dry place'.

Next up on her list was tomato sauce. As per Solomon, storing this condiment in the fridge, isn't necessary.

'You can keep the bottle in the fridge, but it's entirely safe to keep it in your cupboard as well,' she said.

Another common kitchen item Solomon suggested should escape the fridge’s confines is garlic. She said the optimum storage location for garlic bulbs is 'in a cool, dry place as refrigeration causes it to become rubbery'.

Olive oil also found its way into the list as Solomon highlighted that keeping olive oil in the fridge might result in it forming crystals and turning solid, making it difficult to use the next time you're cooking up a feast.

She added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water'.

The organising expert ended her video with a tip for pastries.

'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature.'

Her video has garnered over 1.3 million views and has sparked spirited discussions, particularly on the topic of whether to refrigerate tomato sauce.

Many disagreed and argued that tomato sauce is best refrigerated after opening.

'Ketchup, it says for best results, keep in the fridge. It helps preserve the flavour,' one commented.

While another user asked: 'So we just going to ignore labels that say refrigerated after opening?'

'Didn’t Heinz literally put out a public service recently remind people they need to put their Ketchup up in the fridge,' a third replied.

According to a spokesperson from Heinz, their tomato sauce 'has to be in the fridge'.

Other users from around the world also insisted that chocolates need to be refrigerated, or they would melt.

'I live in Florida. I’m not leaving chocolate outside of the fridge,' one replied.

'Anyone who has experienced an Australian summer knows you have to refrigerate chocolate and sauce,' another added.

While a third said: 'In my country, chocolate goes in the fridge because it literally melts outside.'

You can watch Caroline’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@neat.caroline.​

Key Takeaways

• Caroline Solomon listed six items that should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Among the items listed were chocolate, which she said chilling can lead to a grainy consistency, and tomato sauce, stating that it can safely be stored in the cupboard or the fridge.
• Solomon also addressed the storage of garlic bulbs and olive oil. Chilled garlic can become rubbery, while olive oil can form crystals and solidify in the fridge.
• Many viewers disagreed with Solomon's recommendations, especially on the topic of tomato sauce and chocolate storage.

Members, what do you think about these storage tips? Have you been making some of these fridge mistakes, or do you have your food storage guidelines? Share your thoughts and tips with us in the comments below!

Even in Australia, I keep chocolate in the pantry - no problem.

 

[mummygoth]

Everyone is an expert!
What would we do without them?

Back in the dim & distant past I had "expert" explained to me .......................... "An ex is a has been & a spurt is a drip under pressure"

 

[Littleboy8]

Back in the dim & distant past I had "expert" explained to me .......................... "An ex is a has been & a spurt is a drip under pressure"

love it