Chances are, you may have some of the following food items in your refrigerator at this very moment. If so, you're doing it all wrong.

I was surprised at how many of these items I've kept in the fridge all my life. For instance, who knew I wasn't getting the best flavor from my tomatoes? Did you know that keeping your potatoes in the refrigerator turns the starches into sugar more quickly?

Of course, having these items in your refrigerator won't necessarily ruin them or make them inedible, but you may be sacrificing lifespan, texture, flavor and more by tossing the following items in the refrigerator.

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    Tomatoes

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    Putting these in the refrigerator causes them to lose texture and flavor.

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    Liquor

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    While it may seem convenient to take those ice cold shots, your hard liquor will stay fresh longer if it is stored in a cool, dry place away from heat.

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    Bread

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    Putting your bread in the refrigerator will make it dry.

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    Potaoes

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    Keeping potatoes in the refrigerator quickly turns the starch into sugar and leaves you with a sweet and gritty potato. Instead, put them in a paper bag and store them in a dark, cool, dry place like your pantry.

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    Onions

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    Putting onions in the refrigerator makes them soft and moldy. Store them in a cool, dry place separate from potatoes.

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    Melons

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    Storing melons in the refrigerator causes them to lose their antioxidants.

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    Hot Sauce

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    Hot sauce can be kept in your cabinet for up to three years.

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