Don’t let those groceries to go to waste!

Here are 10 items you absolutely should store in the refrigerator.

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If you absolutelymust, simply opt to bring out your citrus centerpieces only when expecting guests.

Natural Peanut Butter

Whether you should storenatural peanut butter in the refrigeratordepends on how quickly you eat it.

Butter

The benefit ofkeeping butter on the countertopis its spreadable consistency.

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Take your portion for use out of the fridge about an hour before needed so it can soften properly.

So, there you have it.

Put that ketchup in the fridge, friends.

Homemade Corn Tortilla

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After that, whether it requires refrigeration is up to your filling.

Syrup

Refrigeration rules for syrup depend on the variety.

Puremaple syrupshould be refrigerated once opened, as it does not contain preservatives.

Chefs Refrigerate Peanut Butter

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In most cases, our eggs come from a refrigerator at the grocery store.

Always store eggs in the refrigerator.

You would be wrong.

sliced butter stick

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The sugars in corn kernels break down very fast, turning your corn unpleasantly starchy.

The wonderfully sweet and nutty flavor fades quickly unless stored in an airtight container in a cool environment.

Stick it in the back of the refrigerator where it will stay extra cool.

Homemade Ketchup

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Banana Pudding Pie

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Syrup bottles

Eggs in fridge

Sweet Corn at the Market

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spelt

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