We come to a food whose conservation is often debated: tomatoes . Generally, it is not recommended to store tomatoes in the refrigerator unless they have reached a high level of maturity and we want to keep them for a few more days.
Why is the refrigerator not suitable for tomatoes ? Mainly a matter of taste : low temperature can change the consistency and flavor of tomatoes, making them less flavorful and stringy . To keep our tomatoes in perfect condition , the ideal is to store them at room temperature , protecting them from direct sunlight.
However, if the tomatoes are really very ripe and we need to keep them a little longer , we can put them in the refrigerator . Little tip: before consuming them once they have been removed from the refrigerator, let the tomatoes warm up to room temperature . This way the flavor will be better .
And olive oil ? The refrigerator , in this case, is absolutely not recommended : the olive oil must be kept cool and in a dark place . The cold of the refrigerator, in fact, can make the oil denser and cloudier , or lead to the formation of condensation inside the bottle, which would compromise the quality of our oil due to humidity .
As a general rule, olive oil should be stored at a temperature of 20-25° in an airtight container and away from direct sunlight.
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