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

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Bread is a tricky thing. If you live in an extremely humid environment, then it may be best to store it in the fridge. However, if you live anywhere other than the beach, bread shouldn't ever be in the refrigerator. Sure, refrigerators are meant to preserve the freshness of food, but that isn't always the case.

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Cold temperatures cause the starches in bread to regroup and recrystallize, causing it to become stale and dry. For most people, bread should never be stored in a super cold environment (unless you're not going to eat it for several weeks). Instead, bread should be left on the counter or in the pantry.

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