Croutons
Croutons, while a delightful addition to salads, should not be kept in the refrigerator. Croutons will be around for a long time because consumers adore the salty crunch they provide to chicken salad. Store-bought croutons, on the other hand, will remain fresh for a long time due to the bread’s lack of moisture.
You can store croutons at room temperature for more than six months, even if you keep them in the pantry. Of course, this varies if you’re using homemade croutons, as the moisture content can soar. BUt when we know that they are best at the room temperature then why store it in tht refrigeration machine.