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• It is very important to know the proper storage methods to preserve the freshness of vegetables and maintain their taste.
• Things like potatoes, onions and garlic can go bad quickly in the fridge.
• Using the right method helps to preserve the nutritional value and freshness of vegetables for a long time.

Following is the detailed information about which fruits and vegetables should be kept in the fridge and which should not be kept. Proper storage of vegetables is essential to preserve their taste, freshness and nutritional value.

Fruits and vegetables to be kept in the fridge

Because of the cool and controlled temperature in the fridge, some fruits and vegetables do not spoil quickly and retain their freshness.

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1. Tomatoes: After ripening tomatoes, it is beneficial to refrigerate them to keep them longer and prevent them from rotting.
2. Capsicum (Dongri Chili): Green, red and yellow capsicums should always be kept in a vegetable crisper in the fridge to keep them crisp and fresh.
3. Eggplant: Eggplants become soft and dry quickly. So they should be wrapped in a plastic zip bag or paper and kept in the fridge.
4. Okra: Store okra in an airtight container or paper bag in the fridge unwashed to reduce the moisture on the okra so it doesn't go sticky.
5. Guar: To preserve the firmness and greenness of guar pods, refrigerate them in an airtight container or paper.
6. Carly: Wash, dry and store the curry in a plastic bag in the fridge to preserve its bitterness and freshness.
7. boat: It is advisable to keep the dodka in an airtight container or a paper bag in the fridge to prevent it from getting soft.
8. Padval: To prevent the padda from drying out and to keep it fresh in its long form, wrap it in a paper or cotton cloth and keep it in the fridge.
9. Flower: If the flower is cleaned and wrapped in paper and stored in the fridge, it will not get black spots and will stay fresh.
10. Broccoli: Broccoli loves moisture. It should be lightly moistened and wrapped in a wet cotton cloth or stored in a paper bag in the fridge.
11. orally: Tundli can be stored in the fridge for several days before slicing or as is in an airtight container.
12. Peas (green peas): Shelled peas last longer if stored in a zipper bag or airtight container in the freezer or fridge.
13. Maize (Sweet Corn): To keep corn kernels fresh, place them directly in a plastic bag in the refrigerator without peeling them.

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in the fridge No Fruits and vegetables to keep

Some fruits and vegetables are adversely affected by excessive chilling in the fridge, causing them to lose flavor, rot or ripen prematurely.

1. Potatoes: Storing potatoes in the fridge converts their starch into sugar, which makes them sweeter and can be harmful to health. Potatoes should always be kept in a dry and dark place.
2. Onions: Onions rot and sprout quickly due to the humid environment of the fridge. Onions should always be stored in a ventilated and dry place.
3. Garlic: If garlic is kept in the fridge, it can grow moldy and become rubbery. Garlic should always be kept in open airy place.
4. Ginger: Ginger is prone to mold due to the chill in the fridge. Ginger should be stored in a dry place or at room temperature.
5. Tomatoes (not fully ripe): If the tomatoes are raw, they should never be kept in the fridge, as the cold stops their ripening process and loses their flavor.
6. Green Chili: Chillies can turn black or rot due to too much moisture in the fridge. It should be kept outside in a paper bag.
7. Sweet Potatoes: Like potatoes, sweet potatoes do not tolerate much cold. Refrigeration will spoil their texture and taste.
8. Less Ripe Fruits and Vegetables: Such as unripe bananas, unripe papaya or other vegetables that need to ripen naturally at the temperature should not be kept in the fridge.
9. White Radish: Radishes can become rubbery if kept in the fridge. If you want to keep it, cut its leaves and keep it outside.
10. Dabbu Chilli (Big Green Chilli): If it is very raw, it should be kept outside, as the coldness of the refrigerator will render the skin ineffective.
11. Foreign fruits and vegetables (eg zucchini): Zucchini gets very soft and sticky when refrigerated. It is better to wrap it in paper or keep it in a ventilated place.