Fruits you should never refrigerate

Refrigerating bananas can slow down the ripening process and cause the peel to turn brown, but the fruit inside may not ripen properly.

Bananas

Refrigeration can alter the texture and flavor of tomatoes. Keep them at room temperature for best taste and texture.

Tomatoes

If you want avocados to ripen, keep them at room temperature. Once ripe, you can store them in the fridge to slow down the ripening process, but it's best to consume them within a few days.

Avocados

Citrus fruits can remain fresh for about a week when stored at room temperature. Refrigeration can affect their flavor and texture.

Citrus fruits

Pineapples should be stored at room temperature until they are ripe. Once ripe, you can refrigerate them, but it's best to consume them within a couple of days.

Pineapples

Keep mangoes at room temperature to allow them to ripen properly. Refrigerating can slow down the ripening process and affect their flavor.

Mangoes

Papayas should be kept at room temperature until they are ripe. Once ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator for a few days.

Papayas

Keep melons at room temperature until they are fully ripe. Once cut, you can store them in the refrigerator, but it's best to consume them within a few days.

Melons

These fruits should be stored at room temperature until they are ripe. Refrigeration can alter their texture and flavor.

Peaches