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Forget What They Taught You: Don’t Refrigerate These Foods!

Basil

Basil is a great herb to have in the kitchen and not just for its amazing smell. And while it’s understandable to want to keep it in the fridge as you do with other herbs, basil is best left out.

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Just be aware that it should be kept at a temperature of at least 40 degrees F. Anything less than that can cause black marks to appear on the leaves, and it’ll ruin the taste. The best is to keep it in a little bit of water in the shade. That way, the herb will last a lot longer.