1. White flour
This material must be stored at a cool temperature and ideally stored in a sealed container. This way, the product is protected from external air and retained for longer. White flour is left in the refrigerator for 12 months, while at room temperature it can only be left in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 months.
2. Dried fruits and vegetables
Dried fruits and vegetables can be stored at room temperature for a long time. However, the condition is that the fruit and vegetable packaging or boxes have not been opened. That means if the product has an open lid, you should store it in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
3. Over-the-counter products
Although banh mi should not be stored in the refrigerator, products such as cookies, rolls of ice cream... may last longer when put in the refrigerator. pizza flour, canned rolls and cookies should not be left at room temperature because they are easy to spoil.
4. Apple
This fruit will be fresh, crispy and sweeter when stored in a refrigerated moisture-proof bag. You should avoid washing apples before storing them because they can cause damage.
5. Peanut butter
We can store unopened peanut butter at room temperature. However, when opened, experts say that you should only store it in the refrigerator, otherwise the butter will quickly spoil and lose its flavor.
6. Citrus
We can store oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits in the refrigerator for about 2 - 3 weeks. If stored at room temperature, tangerines can only be stored for about 10 days.