John Myers
Tomato can be stored in the refrigerator
A 2020 study by the University of Göttingen, commissioned by the Lower Saxony Ministry for Science and Culture, shows that tomatoes do not lose their taste due to the storage method. Rather, it depends on the degree of ripeness, the type of tomato, and the duration of storage.
- Ripe tomatoes can therefore be stored both at room temperature and in the refrigerator.
- After harvesting, ripe tomatoes should be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of six days. They then lose more flavor with each passing day and eventually taste floury or become mushy. Nutrients are also lost.
- The type of tomato and whether the goods were harvested regionally have an important influence on the taste. The storage method also plays no role here.
- In many tomato breeds, less attention has been paid to taste. Instead, other attributes, such as size or storability, were in the foreground. Therefore, different varieties have little taste – regardless of the temperature at which they are stored.
- It is best to buy fully ripe, regional tomatoes or grow tomatoes yourself. This also works on the balcony and even the windowsill.
- Store them in the fridge, take them out before eating and wait until they reach room temperature.
- Tip: Use a type of tomato that you like. Store one part in the fridge for some and the other part at room temperature. Try both varieties. Can you taste a difference?
