Setting the correct Refrigerator temperature to preserve freshness

October 5, 2023

The location within a refrigerator significantly affects food storage temperature. Warmer zones (40-45°F) near the door are ideal for cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, avocados, and red potatoes. The mid-section (35-39°F) is suited for green onions, squash, sprouts, and herbs. The coolest area (33-35°F) in the back is perfect for broccoli, cabbage, apples, celery, lettuce, and asparagus. However, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions are best stored at 50-55°F, outside of the refrigerator. Storage food containers and food boxes can extend food freshness.

Temperature is the most important factor in the location equation. The warmest part of your refrigerator is nearest the door and the coolest area is in the back. As a quick reference, store these in the warmest section of your refrigerator around 40° to 45° F:

Cucumbers
Eggplant
Peppers
Avocados
Red potatoes

These will fare the best in the midsection of your refrigerator around 35° to 39° F:

Green onions
Squash
Sprouts
Herbs

These go in the back of your refrigerator. These items need to be stored at the coolest temperature around 33°-35° F:

Broccoli
Cabbage
Apples
Celery
Lettuce
Asparagus

And, some items should be stored in the coolest section of your kitchen, not in the refrigerator at all! Temperatures ranging from 50°-55°F:

Bananas
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Onions

You can also use Storage Food Containers and Food Boxes to keep produce fresh for longer periods of time (both cut and uncut)

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