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Home & KitchenChapter 4 of 5

Why You Shouldn't Keep Tomatoes in the Fridge

When the Fridge Is the Right Choice

A halved tomato in a glass container with a lid on a refrigerator shelf
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There are times when the fridge makes sense.

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Cut tomatoes should go in the fridge, in a covered container, for food safety.

If whole tomatoes are fully ripe and you can't eat them within a day or two, the fridge can stop them going bad.

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Just take them out an hour or so before eating, so they can warm up and taste their best.

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