Myth 3: Put these foods in the refrigerator

To preserve food for longer, we often put a lot of ingredients in the refrigerator, but some foods are not suitable for refrigeration and may even spoil, potentially causing stomach upset.

Common foods that are not suitable for refrigeration include:

Honey: Honey will crystallize and precipitate glucose when stored in the refrigerator, which will affect the taste.

Chocolate: If chocolate is kept in the refrigerator for a long time, fat crystals may form. Although this won't spoil the chocolate, it will still make it less palatable. Chocolate is best stored at room temperature between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.

Some fruits : Tropical fruits like mangoes and bananas are very sensitive to cold! Putting them in the refrigerator will only damage them and cause them to spoil. Tips: These types of tropical fruits are best stored at around 12°C.

So where did we get the preconceived notion that "food should be cooled down before putting it in the refrigerator"? To put it simply: refrigerator manufacturers.

The specific reasons are on the next page.