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If you cool things then the rate at which chemical reactions proceed slows, roughly for every 10oC you cool something you 1/2 the rate of chemical reactions. This holds true for biological processes thus in a cool refrigerator things take longer to go bad (but they will eventually).
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Why is food stored in the refrigerator?
To keep it fresh for longer.
How do you keep salads fresh?
Keep salads fresh longer by keeping them wrapped and chilled in the refrigerator.
Why do you need the refrigerator?
You need the refrigerator so you can keep food fresh for longer periods of time. You can keep almost anything in it.
Do you need to keep flower arrangements in the refrigerator?
Flower arrangements will stay fresh looking longer if kept in the refrigerator, but how can you enjoy them if they're in the frig?
How long will pimento last in the fridge?
Homemade pimento cheese will remain fresh for up to 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator.
How long does store bought salmon last in refrigerator?
According to StillTasty.com, it will remain safe for 2 hours out of the refrigerator.
Why do vegetables and fruits remain fresh for a few days when kept in a refrigerator?
because the atmospheric pressure does not enters the fridge as compared to room temperature
Why do some types of batteries stay fresh longer of they are kept in a refrigerator?
Cooling lowers the rate of the chemical reaction in the batteries.
Advantages and disadvantages of refrigerator in society?
According to my calculations, there are no disadvantages of Refrigirator. Advantages-It keeps things cold and fresh, and perishable items last longer than they would at room temperature... Yes, I'm a nerd.
How long will fresh oysters in the shell last and should they be kept in the refrigerator or in salt water?
They will last up to 3 months in salt water but they need to remain chilled so i would also keep them in the refrigerator.
How long will raw seafood stay fresh in the refrigerator?
You Shouldn't leave it out for to long but about 6 hours if in package if not about 3 hours
Why does photographic film stay fresh longer if its kept in a refrigerator?
Lowering the temperature lowers the rate of the chemical reaction in the film. (NovaNet)
