Experts are sharing new advice on where to store common foods like wine, chocolate, and eggs. Following these tips can help keep your food fresher and tastier for longer.
Many of us wonder if certain foods belong in the fridge or the cupboard. Food experts are now sharing clear advice to help keep your groceries fresh and delicious.
You might be surprised to learn that lighter red wines are often better served slightly chilled. Chocolate also tastes better with a crisp snap when cold. Eggs, lemons, limes, and most leafy greens benefit from being kept in the fridge to last
However, some items are best kept out. Bread can go stale faster in the fridge, so a counter or cupboard is better. Olive oil should stay in a dark cupboard to protect its flavor, as cold can make it solidify. Coffee beans
Butter can be kept on the counter for easy spreading, unless it's very warm. Tomatoes are best out of the fridge until they are ripe, then chilled. Bananas may turn grey on the peel in the fridge, but the fruit inside will
While many sauces like ketchup say to refrigerate after opening, they are often fine in a cupboard if used quickly. Jams, especially lower-sugar ones, last longer in the fridge to prevent mold. Natural nut butters and open flaxseeds should also be kept
