The 8 Surprising Foods Experts Say You Should Keep In The Fridge

Ketchup

Many people mistakenly believe that ketchup should be stored on the cupboard shelf, much like how it is in the supermarket.

Corn on the cob

If you're stocking up on corn on the cob for your next BBQ, it's best to keep this in the fridge. 'If you refrigerate corn on the cob immediately after purchasing.

Butter

It's technically fine to store butter on the kitchen table. However, if you want to prolong the freshness and improve the flavour, it's best to keep it in the fridge.

Tortillas

If you regularly buy tortillas, you may have noticed that they turn mouldy annoyingly quickly. To rectify this issue, the experts suggest keeping your tortillas in the fridge.

Nuts

If you plan to consume nuts within a month of buying them, it's fine to keep them in your pantry. However, if you want to keep them fresh for longer.

Natural peanut butter

From Pip & Nut to Meridien, natural peanut butters are now hugely popular in the UK, thanks to their basic ingredients and lack of stabilisers.

Cooked rice

If you've got leftover rice, it might seem harmles to leave it out on the counter. However, this can actually lead to food poisoning, according to the experts.

Yeast

It's a vital vital ingredient in many baked goods, but yeast is highly sensitive to environmental changes.

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