Are You An Expat? Here Are 9 Foods That Require No Refrigeration Whilst Traveling In A Hot Country

 

With Lottie coming from a very cold climate in the UK and Wyn coming from the Texas heat, we are all too familiar with keeping food the freshest in our respective home countries. (Yes Texas is a country) With that said, we were both still very surprised to learn which foods to keep out of the fridge. Since everyone loves delicious food and saving money, we have compiled a list of foods that taste better when not refrigerated.

Your kitchen is full of dangerous bacteria, and the way you store your food can be endangering the health of your family. While some foods must always be refrigerated, others should be stored out of the fridge to avoid spoiling and becoming inedible. Do you know what belongs where? There are specific instructions for handling and storing each type of food. Learn how to keep your food fresher, longer, and more delicious while also protecting yourself and your loved ones. 

 

9 Pantry Foods Favorites That You Ought Not To Store In Your Refrigerator

 

AVOCADOS

 

You may find working with avocados challenging. Never keep them refrigerated since doing so will interrupt the ripening process. All you have to do is leave your avocados out on the counter at room temperature. Don't wait to use them if they are already ripe. Avocados can be allowed to ripen for a few days (often two or three) by putting them in a brown paper bag alongside an apple or banana. The ethylene gas released by the apple (or banana) encourages the ripening of the avocados.

 

DONUTS 

A freshly cooked doughnut is the best thing ever. Avoid putting them in the refrigerator at all costs. Your donuts should ideally be kept at room temperature and covered because the refrigerator will turn them stale and soggy. But they won't last for long. Donuts that are still warm from the oven should only be stored for two days.

 

AGED CHEESE

 

Hard cheeses shouldn't be kept in the refrigerator, which you probably already know if you're a cheese lover. Despite the fact that cheese is a dairy product, it is true. In the refrigerator, hard cheese will become extremely brittle. Hard cheese goes through a curing process that takes around six months to finish. Once it has been cured, there is no longer a need to keep it cold. Just keep it in a cold, dark area like a pantry or cabinet. Make sure it has been aged if it has to be stored in the refrigerator with other cheeses.

POTATOES

 

Do you prefer your potatoes to be gritty and sweet? No, we don't believe it ought to either. When potatoes are refrigerated, their starches are quickly converted to sticky sugar. Yuck! Just keep them out of the path of severe temperatures in a pantry. After cooking, potatoes should be stored in the refrigerator.

 

GARLIC

 

The pantry is a good area to keep garlic bulbs because it is dry and cool. Keep them in a container that has good ventilation. They will mold extremely quickly if you keep them in an airtight container. When stored properly, garlic can stay fresh for months. All of the garlic cloves should be used within 10 days after the head of the clove being broken. As a super-food, garlic should be kept as fresh as you can to prevent waste.

 

ONIONS

 

The refrigerator should not be used to store whole, uncut onion bulbs. If you do, the humidity in the fridge will deteriorate them quickly, making them mushy and moldy. Onions' internal starches transform into sugars when they are cooled. The onion will totally liquefy if refrigerated for a sufficient amount of time. Nobody wants that, though. Onions should be kept either in the mesh bag they came in or in a cool, dry location in a vented container.

 

EGGS

 

 

 

 

It is debatable whether or not to keep this meal out of the refrigerator. On the other hand, storing eggs at room temperature is acceptable. Keep your eggs cold if you buy them from the refrigerated section, though. If you purchase eggs at room temperature, you can keep them that way or, if you prefer, place them in the refrigerator. Fresh, free-range egg should last beautifully at room temperature for at least a week.

 

COFFEE

Coffee and coffee beans shouldn't be kept in the freezer or refrigerator. All experts, including Starbucks, concur on this point. Your coffee tastes bland and is unpleasant because the fridge and freezer are way too damp. Coffee should only be frozen if you bought it in bulk and won't be using it right away, or if you don't drink coffee every day and only keep it on hand for visitors.

HONEY

 

When honey is kept in the refrigerator, it starts to crystallize and turns into a sticky tangle of sugar. It is not suggested. Experts advise keeping honey out of the refrigerator and other extreme temperatures in your cupboard. Honey should never be administered to infants younger than one year olds due to the risk of botulism. You might be surprised to learn that theoretically, honey never goes bad. Honey's color and consistency will change with time, but as long as it is stored properly, its qualities and high sugar content prevent microbial growth.