45+ Foods That Don't Actually Need to Be Refrigerated

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Saving oil in the fridge? That's all wrong! While putting it in the fridge once is okay, it's awful for oils to consistently be put in and removed from the refridgerator. In the fridge, oil (especially olive oil) forms crystals that solidify. When warm, it returns to its liquid state. Once is okay, but multiple times puts stress on the oil and could change the taste.

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It also doesn't extend the shelf life. It's better to store your oil at room temperature in a dark cupboard or pantry. Always keep oil away from the sun. Some rumors state that you can test authentic olive oil by putting it in the fridge. That's false. There's no reliable way to test your olive oil's authenticity. 

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