If pickle or chutney is not available with Indian foods like dal rice or pakoras, then their taste is considered incomplete. Tamarind chutney is widely used at desi chaat stalls. But have you ever thought that keeping some foods like pickles or chutney in the fridge is right and wrong? It is not necessary that every food item should be stored in the fridge. It is okay to keep dairy products, vegetables and fruits, but we can store some things made from vinegar, oil, sugar and salt at room temperature as well. In this article, we are going to tell you about 5 such foods.
The United States Department of Agriculture states that meat, fish and eggs can be kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. But it is not necessary that every food should be stored in the fridge only. Let us tell you which foods are edible even if they are not kept in the fridge for a long time.
Mustard sauce
It is naturally acidic and can work even if it is not kept in the fridge. You can store it in a cool, dry place.
Pickle
There are many homes in India where pickles are stored in the fridge. Actually, it is prepared from many spices and oils to make it last longer. So there is no harm in keeping it outside.
Soy sauce
Most of the people make the mistake of keeping soya sauce in the fridge it is wrong to do so. You can keep soy sauce out of the fridge for up to two years.
Butter
Even though butter is a milk product, the USDA believes that you can keep it out too. Butter remains fine even at room temperature.
Olive oil
Like the things mentioned above, you can also store olive oil at room temperature. Pour the olive oil into the bottle and store it in a cool as well as dry place.
