Should Tomatoes Be Refrigerated?

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Tomatoes are one of the most consumed plant foods worldwide. In fact, there are about 130 million tons produced each year. It’s just that hard to not put them in your grocery list! There are hundreds of tomato varieties, and they can be used for salad, sandwich, pasta, soup and more.

But have you ever wondered why sometimes they taste weird – probably tasteless? Science confirms there’s a reason behind that.

Check out this article written by Dan Charles on NPR, answering the question – should tomatoes be refrigerated?:

Forget Tomayto/Tomahto: The Real Debate Is, Should It Be Refrigerated?

Last summer, I went on Morning Edition to talk about the quest for a great-tasting tomato. And at the very end of the conversation, I confidently declared that no one should ever put tomatoes in the refrigerator. It kills the taste, I said. That’s what I’d heard from scientists and tomato growers alike. Read more…

Here’s another article to read more information on why storing tomatoes in the fridge can make them tasteless, by Bob Holmes on News Scientist:

Here’s why putting tomatoes in the fridge makes them tasteless

Some foods just aren’t meant to go in the fridge – like tomatoes. As some consumers have long known, refrigerating them permanently impairs their flavour, but the reasons were elusive. New insights into why this happens may some day help us develop varieties that retain their flavour during cold storage. Read more…

Finally, this article will provide more details about the tomato issue, and you’ll be surprised on the other foods that you may be storing wrong. Check it out by Saffron Alexander on Telegraph:

Never put your tomatoes in the fridge – and nine other foods you’re storing wrong

Storing tomatoes in the fridge causes them to lose their flavour according to new research. Read more…

Should tomatoes be refrigerated? Absolutely not. The tomatoes are sensitive to cold, so they will permanently lose the taste. So unless you want to eat your salad with tasteless tomatoes, keep them on the counter because they have a good shelf life.

Continue to eat your tomatoes every day as they are known to boost heart health by regulating your blood pressure and reducing your risk of stroke and heart diseases. Tomatoes will also lower your risk of diabetes and cancers, particularly prostate and colorectal cancer.

If you have a messed up metabolism, tomatoes will help you – all thanks to their fiber content. Plus, they’re one of the best plant foods that offer amazing benefits to your skin and beauty as they’re very rich in vitamin C. Just don’t store them in the fridge or you won’t enjoy them at all!

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