Reasons why your fruits, vegetables and dairy products go bad in the fridge

In fact, no food product benefits from storage. Food is most beneficial when consumed fresh. But it is impossible to eat everything at once, as soon as it is cooked. Food spoils at room temperature due to bacterial growth. So to keep food fresh for a longer period, the refrigerator is the safest place. Inside the refrigerator, the temperature is much lower than room temperature, which limits the growth of bacteria. But a refrigerator can only be useful if food is stored properly.

We usually complain that our refrigerator is not cooling or not working properly and food spoils due to compressor related issues. But have we ever checked if we are storing food in the right place in our refrigerator?

Below are some tips for you:

Understand what foods go where in the fridge

Dairy products such as milk, cottage cheese and cheese should be stored in a cool place. So place them on the top shelf just below the freezer. Since you don't want them to freeze, don't store them in the freezer.
  Meat products are perishable in nature. So keep your meat in the freezer. Not only is the freezer the coldest place, but if the meat package leaks, it won't contaminate other foods.
Eggs keep longer if they are stored in a place with a constant temperature. So don't store your eggs in the refrigerator door because every time the door is opened there is a change in temperature. They should be kept towards the back of the refrigerator where the temperature is more constant.
Keep fruits and greens on the bottom shelf. Humidity is controlled in this zone so vegetables stay fresh and crispy.
Store non-perishable sodas and colas on the door shelf. The door is the place inside the refrigerator where the maximum change in temperature occurs. Sodas and colas are not affected by temperature changes and can last longer.
Do not put hot food in the refrigerator. Let them cool to room temperature and then store in the refrigerator.
Avoid long-term storage of baked goods such as bread, cookies, cakes, etc. in the refrigerator.

By following the tips above, you will not only keep your food and drinks fresher for a longer period of time, but you will also help your refrigerator and its compressor run efficiently and smoothly.