5 Fruits You Should Never Refrigerate, According to an Expert [View all]
Keeping them at room temperature helps them stay fresh longer.
According to Josh Alsberg, owner of Rubinette Produce Market in Portland, Oregon, some fruits are better left out of the fridge. "Many fruits, such as stone fruit, melons, pears, persimmons, and tomatoes (yes, tomatoes are a fruit!), continue ripening after they’re harvested and are often sold slightly under-ripe," he explains. Stashing them in the fridge too soon could mean dull flavors, mealy textures, and missed opportunities for peak sweetness.
The worst offenders? Bananas, avocados, mangoes, tomatoes, and stone fruit do best when left at room temperature.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/never-refrigerate-these-fruits-expert-11687994?
(Going to farm stand tomorrow, for fresh STRAWBERRIES!!!)
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