7 products that should not be stored in the refrigerator door

7 Products Not Recommended for Storage in the Refrigerator Door

The refrigerator door is opened and closed several times a day, which causes changes in the internal temperature. Such temperature fluctuations are harmful to some products and can cause bacterial growth, product spoilage, and taste changes. Below is information about 7 products that cannot be stored in the refrigerator door.

**1. Eggs**

Although many refrigerators have a special section for eggs, this is more of a marketing ploy. Eggs are very sensitive to temperature changes. When the door is opened frequently, condensation forms on the eggshell, which creates conditions for microbes to enter through small cracks.

*Where to store:* On the middle shelf, near the back wall.

**2. Milk**

Milk is one of the most perishable products. The constant opening and closing of the door often changes the temperature on the door shelf, which leads to rapid spoilage of milk. This process is especially accelerated on hot days.

*Where to store:* In the deep part of the main compartment, if possible, on the lowest shelf, because this is the coldest place in the refrigerator.

**3. Yogurt**

It may seem convenient to put yogurt in small glasses or containers on the door, but this is also wrong.

*Where to store:* Along with milk - on the lower or middle shelf, closer to the back wall.

**4. Cheese**

Cheeses are also not resistant to temperature changes in the "cold-hot-cold" way. This can change or spoil their taste.

*Where to store:* On the middle shelf, in a closed container.

**5. Sausages**

Raw meat, chicken and fish usually do not fit in the door, but some people put sliced sausages and hot dogs on the door shelf. Such a place can create a favorable environment for the growth of dangerous bacteria.

*Where to store:* In a special meat section or on the bottom shelf.

**6. Sour cream, cream or egg-based sauces**

Sauces with milk or eggs (such as mayonnaise) are very delicate and perishable products. In the refrigerator door, they create ideal conditions for the spread of bacteria.

*Where to store:* Inside the refrigerator, near the back wall. Remember to close the lid tightly.

**What can you store in the refrigerator door?**

* Ketchup, mustard, soy sauce

* Vinegar, dairy/egg-free sauces

* Canned goods

* Pickles

* Beverages in airtight containers

* Butter – because it has a high fat content and low moisture content, it is less susceptible to bacterial growth than milk.