Foods That Should NOT Be Refrigerated Watermelon loses antioxidants & sweetness in the fridge. Tomatoes cold temperatures ruin their texture & taste. Honey refrigeration makes it crystallize. Chocolate fridge causes white spots & changes flavor. Coffee absorbs odors, losing its rich aroma. 龍 Garlic becomes rubbery and sprouts faster. 暈 Onions turn mushy in the fridge; store in a cool, dry place. 稜 Bread dries out quickly; better stored at room temp. 凜 Potatoes cold turns starch into sugar weird taste. 陋 Avocados ripen better outside; refrigerate only once ripe. Lemon lasts well at room temperature. Basil wilts in the cold; keep like fresh-cut flowers in water. Quick Tip: Store these foods in a cool, dry place theyll stay fresher and taste better!