Also watch out for onion and garlic in the refrigerator. Onions, in particular, should preferably be stored in a cool, dry place when they are whole, for example in the cellar or in a pantry . The ideal temperature for their conservation is around 7-13° and they do not like humidity . Putting them in the refrigerator is therefore not the best solution.
Different situation for cut onions. In this case, they risk deteriorating more easily . For this reason, it is advisable to store them in the refrigerator , possibly in an airtight container so that they are exposed to air as little as possible. This way you will also prevent the smell of cut onion from spreading throughout the refrigerator.
And garlic ? Its bulbs , like the onion, prefer to be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated environment , such as a pantry . Pay particular attention to direct sunlight : it is absolutely not recommended for whole garlic bulbs.
However, if we have to store already cut garlic cloves , the refrigerator is the best option to preserve their freshness . As with onions , however, it is advisable to store garlic in an airtight container to protect it and prevent other foods from absorbing its odor .
We can store garlic cloves in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks on average. However, it must be considered that by remaining in the refrigerator, the flavor of the garlic changes slightly, becoming more delicate.
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Can you store avocado in the refrigerator ? Yes, but it depends on the level of maturity it is at when we store it . An unripe avocado should preferably be kept out of the refrigerator until it fully ripens. Otherwise, we would slow down its maturation , which would force us to wait a long time before being able to consume it .
A ripe avocado , however, can be stored in the refrigerator if we intend to wait a few days before consuming it. This way its freshness will persist longer.
To best store it in the refrigerator, it would be a good idea to wrap the avocado in a towel or paper bag . By doing so, excess moisture will be absorbed and we will prevent our avocado from ripening too quickly.
The refrigerator is also suitable for an already opened avocado , which can be kept cool after rubbing the lemon pulp or olive oil, to prevent it from oxidizing .
And the potatoes ? These are vegetables that require a different preservation method from other vegetables. In fact, it’s best to store whole potatoes in a dark, cool environment with good ventilation . If placed in the refrigerator , the starch in potatoes can turn to sugar more quickly, changing their flavor .
If, due to the heat, there is no cool place to store them, you can opt for the refrigerator , but be careful not to leave the potatoes in the refrigerator for more than a week.
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