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Can you store food in a frying pan in the refrigerator: many people don’t even know about it
19.01.2023 13:27
Updated: 13.04.2023 13:09
It's a very bachelor's habit to shove the remains of a frying pan into the refrigerator after the food and utensils have cooled.
A seemingly practical habit is actually harmful. We will tell you why it is better to transfer food to a plate or container rather than leave it as is.
1. Composition of products
Many foods contain acids, the interaction of which with a metal surface leads to oxidation. This can ruin the frying pan, especially if there is already mechanical damage on the surface.
2. Aluminum
Food should not be served in aluminum cookware, much less stored. Moreover, anything salty or sour is prohibited. This reduces the shelf life of food, and also harms human health.
3. Quality
In addition, in a frying pan, food will dry out faster and become saturated with the odors that live in the refrigerator.
How to store correctly
It is best to put the leftovers in containers, even plastic ones. But it is even better in glass containers (regular jars), which do not absorb odors and do not oxidize.
