~ Foods You Should Never Refrigerate ~

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Refrigeration reduces the flavor of garlic and affects its lifespan as well. The refrigerated environment can actually cause mold to develop. Store garlic in a paper bag in a cool, dark spot.

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Vinegar and chilies are both well known preserving agents, so they extend the life of the bottle pretty far. The safe bet is that an opened bottle of hot sauce can be stored in your pantry for up to three years. Wash the crust that forms around the bottle cap with warm water regularly as it can harbor bacteria that will spoil the bottle.
Keep in mind that if you’ve been storing a bottle of hot sauce for 2 and a half years it’s going to taste a little different. The chilies have had time to sit making them more potent, and the overall flavor may have degraded slightly.

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Ground spices do not need to be refrigerated. Ever.

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Humidity in the fridge can cause a buildup of watery condensation, which is no good for the flavor of ground or whole bean coffee. Store yours in an airtight container in the pantry instead.

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Just like fish sauce, soy sauce is fermented and does not need to be refrigerated unless you are keeping it for more than one year.

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Just like other condiments, most salad dressing, especially ones that are vinegar- or oil-based, are just fine stored outside the fridge. Cream-, yogurt-, or mayo-based dressings should be stored in the fridge.

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Colder temps help prevent the natural oils in nuts from going rancid, but the cool environment can stifle the nutty flavor; shelled nuts can also absorb other odors lurking in the fridge. Store nuts in an airtight container in the pantry. If you do have a large amount stashed in the fridge, toast the nuts in a dry pan before using.

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There is absolutely no need to refrigerate them.

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Your morning cereals will be fine and happy outside the fridge. So don’t upset them.

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Due to the high amount of preservatives in jams and jellies, it is acceptable to store without refrigeration, even after opening.

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Refrigeration adversely affects the flavour of potatoes, therefore it is best to store them in paper bags. Remember, plastic bags promote moisture and speed decay process.

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If you use ketchup often, do as restaurants and diners do — just leave it out. Ketchup can be kept unrefrigerated for up to one month, but if you don’t think you’ll finish the bottle in that timeframe, it’s best to keep it in the refrigerator.

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The chill of the icebox makes tomatoes dull and mealy. Store on the counter (under-ripe ones can go on the windowsill). If they begin to get too ripe, it’s time to make tomato jam or roasted-tomato sauce.

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No need of refrigeration, just keep it stored in a cool, dark spot and your peanut butter will be just fine.

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As with honey, that maple syrup will crystallize and get goopy if stored in the fridge.