KOMPAS.com – The temperature inside the refrigerator is often inconsistent and can fluctuate from one place to another.
Just like your oven, your refrigerator has hot and cold spots that affect the quality and shelf life of food.
Do not store milk on the refrigerator door shelf
The worst place that experiences the biggest temperature fluctuations is the refrigerator door. This section is the warmest area in the refrigerator.
Every time the refrigerator door is opened, the food stored in the door is exposed to room temperature which tends to be hotter.
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Warmer temperatures and frequent temperature changes can speed up the deterioration of foods, especially milk and cream.
Warmer temperatures can cause the milk to curdle quickly before you finish drinking it.
Additionally, harmful bacteria can grow more quickly at warm temperatures. The longer milk is exposed to warm kitchen temperatures, the faster bacteria will grow.
To extend the shelf life of milk, store milk in the back of the middle or bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
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Hot air will rise to the top, so the lower shelves tend to have cooler temperatures.
The shelves on the refrigerator door are only for durable materials
The refrigerator door is suitable for storing non-perishable foods, such as ketchup, mustard, ketchup, salad dressing, jam, and bottled drinks such as soda water.
Although it is better to store them in a cool place, these materials tend to be more durable and do not spoil as quickly.
Tips for keeping milk fresher for longer
Keeping milk warm during storage can help extend its shelf life and maintain its taste.
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1. Take milk at the end of shopping
Finish your shopping first, and take milk just before heading to the cashier. This will minimize exposure of the milk to warmer temperatures thereby reducing the risk of bacterial growth.
2. Set the refrigerator temperature correctly
The ideal temperature for storing milk is around 2.8 degrees Celsius. The closer the food temperature is to 4.4 degrees Celsius, the more likely it is that harmful bacteria will develop.
Illustration of milk in the refrigerator, storing milk in the refrigerator. 3. Store milk on the bottom back shelf of the refrigerator
The bottom of the refrigerator is the place with the coldest temperature, so it is suitable for storing milk.
