Should tomatoes be refrigerated? The answer is not as simple as you might think.
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How to Store Tomatoes to Keep Them Fresh
I’ve been told by so many people not to refrigerate my tomatoes for so long that I’m not sure I’ve ever done anything other than leave them out on my counter. But the question got me thinking and honestly I can remember losing quite a few beautiful summer tomatoes over the years to rapid rot and decomposition from being left outside in the sweltering heat.
Serious Mealtimes / Vicky Wasik
And I think this gets to the heart of the problem with this rule: While refrigerators typically operate within a narrow band of temperatures usually between 35 and 40°F (2 to 4°C) the actual temperature of most rooms can range from about 60°F (16°C) to over 100°F (38°C) especially if it's a non-air-conditioned space at the height of summer. For example right now I'm typing this in my muggy apartment and I'm estimating—based on the amount of sweat soaking off the small of my back into my chair—that it's at least 90°F (32°C) in here. Is 90° really better for a tomato than 37°F (3°C)? And if so for how long?
