TikTok user ‘Domenic’s Kitchen’, known for his culinary advice, has revealed in a viral video the five things we should never store in the fridge and, more importantly, the reasons behind these decisions.
The first product on this list is potatoes. According to ‘Domenic’s Kitchen’, refrigerating potatoes is not a good idea, as they absorb too much moisture, accelerating their decomposition and leading to sprouts. This advice will surely make more than one rethink the location of this basic in the kitchen, as it should be.
The second product highlighted is lemons. Contrary to the intuition of many, these citrus fruits should not be stored in the refrigerator. The explanation is that keeping them at room temperature preserves their rind better, making them easier to squeeze and achieving a greater amount of juice when using them in recipes or drinks.
Domenic continues his list with honey, highlighting that this sweet treasure should not go cold. On the contrary, honey is kept in optimal conditions outside the refrigerator, preventing its rapid decomposition and also facilitating its consumption, since the cold tends to thicken it, making it less manageable.
Garlic takes fourth place on this interesting list. Refrigerating garlic is counterproductive, since the cold tends to moisten it and accelerate its germination. This phenomenon, similar to what occurs with potatoes, can significantly affect its duration and quality. So remember, always potatoes and garlic out of the refrigerator.
Finally, ‘Domenic’s Kitchen’ warns about basil. Although it may seem logical to store it in the refrigerator, this kitchen expert points out that basil wilts and spoils faster in cold conditions. Leaving it out of the refrigerator preserves its freshness and flavor for longer.
This educational video has captured the attention of TikTok users, accumulating more than 1.5 million views and hundreds of comments commenting on the above, while ‘Domenic’s Kitchen’ provides valuable tips to optimize food storage in the kitchen.
The TikTok culinary community is getting bigger and bigger and there are many users who embark on their culinary path thanks to recipes seen in the application, and even learn and train thanks to videos like this one.
