What To Refrigerate & Not To? Ever asked yourself that same question? What fruits and veggies are refrigerated and what are not? Proper care of your produce can extend their shelf life and decrease the amount of food waste produced in the kitchen. Plus it makes your wallet happy too. It makes me so sad to throw away fruits and vegetables. Check out what to refrigerate and what not to!
Store in the refrigerator
FRUIT
- Apples (more than 7 days)
- Apricots
- Asian
- pears
- Berries
- Cherries
- Cut Fruit
- Figs
- Grapes
VEGETABLES
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Endive
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauli ower Celery
- Cut Vegetables
- Green Onions
- Herbs (not basil)
- Leafy Vegetables
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Summer Squashes
- Sweet Corn
Ripen on the counter first, then refrigerate:
- Avocados
- Kiwi
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
Store only at room temperature:
Many fruits and vegetables should only be stored at room temperatures. Refrigeration can cause cold damage and prevent them from ripening to their fullest flavor and texture.
FRUIT
- Apples (fewer than 7 days)
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits
- Mangoes
- Melons
- Papayas
- Persimmons
- Pineapple
- Plantain
- Pomegranates
VEGETABLES
- Basil (in water)
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Peppers
- Ginger
- Jicama
- Pumpkins
- Onions
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Winter Squashes
