Office workers are accustomed to doing a big shopping on weekends and putting all the purchased food in the refrigerator. In fact, a refrigerator is not a safe for food; it cannot ensure that all foods are kept fresh, and some foods are not suitable for refrigeration.
I. Tropical fruits are sensitive to low temperatures
Among fruits, tropical and subtropical fruits have poor adaptability to low temperatures. If refrigerated, they can be "frost-damaged," causing their skins to pucker and develop black-brown spots. This not only results in a loss of nutrients but also makes them spoil more easily.
Although most fresh melons and fruits can be preserved for 1-2 days at 0-4°C, not all fruits are suitable—
1. Bananas should be stored at temperatures above 12°C;
2. Citrus fruits at 2-7°C;
3. For fruits like grapes and persimmons, low temperatures not only diminish their aroma but also cause their skins to deteriorate;
4. For fruits like strawberries, waxberries, and mulberries, it's best to eat them immediately after purchase. Putting them in the refrigerator affects their taste and makes them prone to mold.
II. Steamed buns become dry and hard
Starchy foods like steamed buns, twisted rolls, and bread will become dry and hard faster when stored in the refrigerator. If you need to store them, wrap them in a fresh-keeping bag and place them in the freezer. Foods like biscuits, candy, honey, pickles, yellow bean paste, preserved fruits, and dried foods do not need to be refrigerated.
III. Chocolate is prone to spoilage
When stored in the refrigerator, chocolate can develop a white film on its surface, become moldy, and lose its original flavor. In the summer when room temperature is too high, you can first seal it in a fresh-keeping bag and then store it in the refrigerator's fresh-keeping compartment.
IV. Fish and meat are easily oxidized
Although fish and meat need to be refrigerated or frozen, the storage time should not be too long. If you find that the meat has turned yellow from freezing, it means the fat has been oxidized and must be discarded.
In conclusion, always carefully check the storage instructions on the packaging of food after purchasing it. Only by using the refrigerator properly can you eat fresh and healthy food.