opening.
Should onions be refrigerated?
Whole onions generally don’t need refrigeration. Store them somewhere cool, dry, and well ventilated. Refrigerate peeled or cut onions.
The Bottom Line
It’s funny how many kitchen habits we inherit without ever questioning them.
We put something in the refrigerator because that’s where we’ve always put it.
But as it turns out, the refrigerator isn’t automatically the best place for every food.
Bananas, avocados, peaches, tomatoes, bread, potatoes, onions, garlic, coffee, cooking oils, and honey are all examples of foods that generally have better storage options outside the fridge.
Some foods, such as peanut butter, soy sauce, and hot sauce, depend more on the specific product and the manufacturer’s instructions.
And that’s really the key takeaway:
Food storage isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Pay attention to the food, its packaging, its condition, and the storage instructions.
You might just free up some refrigerator space in the process!
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