Organising expert reveals 6 things you should never put in your fridge!
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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oh no bad me I keep my chocolate in the freezer and tastes exactly the same as unfrozen.(i like mine hard and cold)
and chokky doesn’t go that hard in freezer.
