People pair foods together for a balanced diet. However, foods cannot be mixed indiscriminately. If paired incorrectly, not only will the desired effect not be achieved, but it can also be life-threatening. So, which foods should not be stored together...
Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Cucumbers are sensitive to ethylene, while tomatoes produce it. Storing them together will cause the cucumbers to spoil and rot.
Eggs and Ginger/Scallions
Eggshells have many tiny pores. Ginger and scallions have strong odors that can easily penetrate these pores, causing the eggs to spoil.
Rice and Fruit
Rice tends to generate heat. When fruit is exposed to heat, it easily loses moisture and dries out. Meanwhile, the rice will absorb moisture, leading to mold or insect infestation.
Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes
Potatoes prefer cool temperatures, while sweet potatoes prefer warmth. When stored together, either the potatoes will sprout or the sweet potatoes will become hard and starchy.
Bread and Biscuits
Storing bread and biscuits together will make the biscuits soft and the bread hard.
Raw Meat and Cooked Meat
Storing raw and cooked meat together, especially in the refrigerator, can cause the cooked meat to absorb the flavor and spoil.
Fruit and Alkali
Alkali generates heat, which can cause fruit to rot and spoil.