5 foods that lose nutrients when kept in the refrigerator

Cucumber

Cucumbers are sensitive to cold and refrigeration can accelerate the rotting process, causing parts of the cucumber to become watery. That is why you see cucumbers left in the refrigerator for a long time will shrink, wilt and then rot. If left in the refrigerator for a long time, bacteria will multiply.

Lao Dong newspaper quoted Eating Well as saying that, according to plant scientists at UC Davis, the best temperature to store cucumbers is 50-55 degrees F, warmer than a refrigerator but slightly cooler than room temperature.

Keep them on the kitchen counter and buy only what you need.

Tomato

Tomatoes love heat and hate cold. So the refrigerator is not the ideal place to store tomatoes. Just like cucumbers, they can become dehydrated and bruised and rot. Store tomatoes in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Bread

Storing bread at low temperatures can actually lead to nutritional loss as its texture and flavor deteriorate. According to food technology expert Amparo Gamero (University of Oberta de Catalunya, Spain), storing sliced bread in the refrigerator can be counterproductive because it increases humidity, creating conditions for mold to grow. The best method is to store bread at room temperature, in a paper bag to maintain freshness.

Banana

Sometimes bananas are sold green. Refrigerating them too early can cause them to become hard and tasteless, as the cold temperatures significantly slow down the ripening process. Additionally, banana skins can easily turn brown, which is unappealing even if the inside is still delicious and edible.

To eat bananas at their desired ripeness, it is best to keep them in a cool, but not cold, environment. Also, avoid placing bananas near apples in a fruit bowl, as ripe apples release more ethylene gas, which can speed up the ripening process.

Chocolate

Too low a temperature can alter the smoothness and creaminess of chocolate. Storing it in the refrigerator can cause chocolate to lose its color and become gritty and earthy. Gamero recommends storing chocolate in a cool place, between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight, and in its original packaging or sealed container to avoid odors and contaminants.

Ha An (Synthesis)

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