They transfer canned foods to sealed plastic containers

They transfer canned foods to sealed plastic containers
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Cans rust in the fridge, so transfer food from opened cans to sealed plastic containers before putting them into the fridge. Sauces in jars and tubes (such as mayonnaise, pesto, curry paste, horseradish, tomato purée and garlic paste) can be stored in the cupboard until they are opened, but then need to be kept chilled and used before the use-by date.

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They know when not to use the fridge

They know when not to use the fridge
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Some foods should be stored at room temperature: tomatoes to develop their flavour; avocados to ripen properly; onions, potatoes and root vegetables (best stored in a vegetable rack in a cool, preferably dark, place); and most fruit, except berries (bananas will go black if stored in the fridge).

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