To keep food safe and fresh during the summer, we often store everything in the refrigerator. The low temperature of the refrigerator helps prevent spoilage and prolongs the shelf life of many foods. However, some fruits should not be kept in the refrigerator because it can adversely affect their taste, texture and nutritional value.

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Bananas: Bananas should not be stored in the refrigerator. Because when kept in the refrigerator, their shells start to turn black, which makes you not want to eat them. Additionally, keeping bananas in the refrigerator will cause them to ripen faster. Therefore, they should only be stored at room temperature for optimal freshness and flavor.

Watermelon: Many people make the mistake of storing watermelon in the refrigerator and that causes the melon to spoil faster. Because putting melon in the refrigerator causes its antioxidants and nutritional value to decrease. This is why experts advise against storing watermelon in the refrigerator.

Papaya: Storing papaya in the refrigerator will change its flavor and texture. This happens because the low temperature of the refrigerator slows down the ripening process of papaya. Therefore, avoid storing papaya in the refrigerator until fully ripe.

Lychees: In the summer, people often buy lychees in large quantities and store them in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. However, this method only maintains the freshness of the shell, while the intestines are easily damaged. Therefore, lychee should not be stored in the refrigerator. The best method is to store them in water to keep them fresh longer.

Pineapple: Storing pineapple in the refrigerator will reduce its texture and flavor. Refrigeration causes the fruit to become too soft, altering its natural flavor. Therefore, storing pineapple at room temperature helps maintain freshness and prevents unwanted changes in its properties. However, if the pineapple is fully ripe, you can put it in the refrigerator for a few days to avoid getting too soft.

Mango: Avoid storing mangoes in the refrigerator because cold temperatures will slow down the ripening process and affect the flavor and texture of the mango. In addition, under-curing also leads to the development of dark spots or uneven ripening.

Avocado: Avocados should not be stored in the refrigerator because cold temperatures slow down the ripening process and cause the avocado to become hard. This also affects their taste and texture. Instead, store avocados at room temperature until they ripen, then use them immediately.

Oranges: Oranges can dry out and lose their flavor when stored in the refrigerator. Therefore, storing them at room temperature helps maintain their flavor and freshness.

Apples: Cold temperatures will cause the fruit to become mushy and lose its crispness while also changing the texture and flavor. In addition, apples stored in the refrigerator easily absorb odors from other foods, affecting their taste. To maintain the freshness and flavor of apples, it is best to store them at room temperature in a cool, dry place.

Peaches: Storing peaches in the refrigerator will stop the ripening process of this fruit, leading to loss of flavor and texture. Therefore, storing peaches at room temperature will help them ripen naturally, increasing their sweetness and succulence. And you should only put peaches in the refrigerator when they are fully ripe to prolong their freshness.