Why shouldnt you refrigerate onions?
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Here's why: When an onion is chilled, the cold, humid temperatures in a refrigerator convert the starch to sugars (the same happens with potatoes), and onions tend to become soft or soggy a lot faster. Plus, as you probably already know, they also skunk up your fridge and make everything smell or taste like onions.
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