Do you know what produce should be stored out of the fridge?

You’ve just bought groceries and now it’s time to put them away. But do you know the best way to store produce? Improper food storage can lead to premature ripening and eventually rotten produce. With food prices rising, it’s important to store food properly. Below is a list of produce that should not be refrigerated when you bring it home. Store them at room temperature until you’ve cut them up.

Vegetables:

potatoes/sweet potatoes (store in cool, dark, airy space)

tomatoes

winter squash

garlic and onion (still in the skin)

Fruit:

apricots / nectarines / peaches

pears

avocado

bananas

papayas

passion fruit

persimmons

pineapples

plums

starfruit