Why does my food taste like 'fridge' and how can I fix it?

Why does my food taste like 'fridge' and how can I fix it?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesWhy does my food taste like 'fridge' and how can I fix it?

Here's what you can do to open your refrigerator with confidence without holding your nose.

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There’s nothing worse than opening the fridge and being hit with the pungent smell of old food. Or getting the ingredients out of your fridge to make chocolate chip cookies or Saturday morning pancakes only to find that your butter has absorbed the dreaded “fridge smell.” No one wants to eat pancakes that taste like garlic and leftovers!

The smell of the refrigerator is noticeable as soon as you open the door and can sometimes be so strong that it can affect your appetite. Worse still the smell can also cause an unpleasant taste to seep into your food. Foods with a higher fat content such as butter or cheese are particularly susceptible to absorbing strange refrigerator tastes and smells.