Les 15 plus belles fusions de Pokémon

Hot sauces that are vinegar-based can actually live up to 3 years in the pantry. Turns out that putting them in the fridge can actually affect the heat of the sauce consistency of the sauce. 

Honey actually is a very good preservative itself (ancient cultures once used it to embalm dead bodies). There is actually no expiry date on honey if stored properly and keeping it in the fridge can cause it to become crunchy. If you like it the way it is, probably better to keep it in the cupboard. 

If you usually go through a loaf of bread in a few days, it's always best to leave it out. Keeping it in the fridge will keep it from getting moldy longer however it will ruin the texture and flavour. The best way to preserve it long term is by putting it in the freezer, otherwise just keep it on the counter. 

We've all tried to spread refrigerated butter over a nice piece of bread or toast. It just clumps up or rips the bread as we try and spread it. Leaving your butter out will ensure that it is easily spreadable all the time. If you want to preserve the butter for longer you can keep a portion out and leave the rest in the fridge and replenish the soft stock as necessary.

Stored in the proper conditions butter can stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2 weeks! 

In order to sweeten, melons should be left to sit on the counter. They should be placed in the fridge only of they are cutting over-ripe or have been cut up. 

It is advised that ketchup and mustard be kept in the fridge after opening, however it is a needless task. Due to the acidity in them they can stay good out of the fridge for up to a month. However if you don't use them within that amount of time it probably is better to keep them in the fridge. 

You may actually want to keep these in the fridge depending on how far along they are in their ripening cycle. Only if the avocado is ready to eat should it be kept in the fridge. Once stored in the cold the avocado will cease to ripen. 

There are some who think the fridge is a proper place to store potatoes, however the temperature is too cool for potatoes. It can cause starches to convert into sugars, and lead to altered taste and discoloration. Potatoes do best dark areas that sit around 50 degrees. 

Storing garlic in the fridge can actually alter the flavour of the foods around them Garlic needs air circulation. A cool, dry and dark place where it can breath. Kept in these conditions it can like anywhere from three to five months. 

Depending on which country you're from you may want to take this with a grain of salt. Eggs in Europe do need to be refrigerated. However in the US it is recommended that they are. European eggs are processed differently than eggs in the Americas. And it turns out that if not stored properly Eggs from the US have a higher risk of developing salmonella.

Refrigerating your tomatoes can cause them to lose flavor and break down the texture of tomatoes (similar to what happens when you freeze tomatoes). In order to preserve their taste and texture the best place for them is at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

We don't really know why, but all of a sudden people have chosen to keep their beans or grounds stored in the fridge or freezer thinking it will keep them fresher, longer. The opposite is actually true. Keeping them in the cold can cause them to lose flavor. They are best kept in a cool, dark place in an air tight glass or ceramic container. 

Cakes tend to dry out in the fridge, so unless your cake has a large amount of frosting, it's best to just store them out in an air tight container. If you're looking to preserve them long term, most cakes actually freeze pretty well also. 

Like avocados, banana's should only be stored in the fridge once you want to slow the ripening process. Once in the fridge the skin will still brown but the banana itself will ripen as fast. It's best to leave them out until they start to turn. 

Similarly to garlic, onions require a cool, dark and breathable location. However do not leave them near your potatoes as the gases and moisture released by the potatoes can cause onions to decay rather quickly.