KOMPAS.com – Placing food ingredients, for example cooking oil, near the stove is often thought to make cooking easier. Because, you just have to take it when you need it quickly.
However, did you know that there are some food ingredients that should not be placed near the stove?
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Even though it looks harmless, this can cause the quality of the food to decrease or change its texture.
The following are a number of foods that should not be placed near the stove.
1. Cooking oil
Reported by Kompas.comMonday (11/11/2024), cooking oil should not be placed near the stove. This is because heat can oxidize the oil.
If placed in a hot place, the oil can go rancid more quickly, making it dangerous for your health, and will not be usable.
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2. Spices
The shelf above the stove is considered to be the right location for placing spices and other seasonings that are often used when cooking.
However, quoted from The Kitchenthe heat coming from the stove can quickly reduce the quality of the spices.
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3. Certain vegetables
Reporting from Real Simplethe heat from the stove can cause certain vegetables to soften and spoil quickly.
The vegetables in question include potatoes, shallots and other vegetables which should be stored at room temperature and in the dark.
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4. Canned food
Even though it looks sturdy and durable, canned food should not be placed near the stove.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends placing canned foods at room temperature. The reason is, heat above 37.7 degrees Celsius can accelerate the deterioration of canned food.
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5. Vinegar
Likewise with cooking oil, vinegar (vinegar) should also not be placed near the stove.
This is because the high temperature of the stove can damage the taste and quality of the vinegar.
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