Cucumber
Another vegetable that may come as a surprise to you is the cucumber. Cucumbers are at their sweetest and most flavorful when served at room temperature. At one point, it was even the topic of a study at the University of California. Lower temperatures than 50 degrees Fahrenheit have been shown to be detrimental to cucumber growth.
Maintaining a supply of cucumbers in your pantry (aside from apples and bananas) will help them last longer and retain their flavour for a longer period of time. Continue reading to find out more information! This article will teach you how to properly store the one food item that should never be kept in the refrigerator.