Why Shouldn't You Refrigerate Fruit? The Science of Flavor, Texture, and Ripening
                                
                                
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                                According to agricultural research, chilling tropical and subtropical fruits below their ideal temperature can cause chilling injury, leading to bitterness and poor ripening. This common storage mistake often damages the very qualities we seek in fresh fruit.