I'm an organizing expert - here are six items you should NEVER store in the refrigerator

An organizing expert has sparked a debate about food storage after detailing the items that should never be kept in the refrigerator. Organizing expert Caroline Solomon, 34, from New York, went viral on TikTok after sharing six items you should never keep in the refrigerator The content creator explained that putting chocolate in the refrigerator 'dulls the flavor and leads to a grainy consistency' Solomon revived an age-old debate when she said ketchup can be stored in the refrigerator or the cupboard, even though it's recommended to refrigerate the condiment after opening She explained that chilling chocolate 'dulls the flavor and leads to a grainy consistency.' The lifestyle guru went on to say that garlic bulbs are 'best kept in a cool, dry place,' while olive oil 'can form crystals and turn solid if left in the fridge' Solomon added that basil is 'best left at room temperature with the stems in the water.' She didn't have any basil on hand, so she used other herbs to demonstrate 'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature,' she said. 'If you have Danishes, muffins, that sort of thing, it's best to keep them at room temperature,' she said of pastry storage Solomon's video has been viewed more than one million times and has received hundreds of comments, but many people disagreed with her ketchup and chocolate recommendations According to the guidelines at FoodSafety.gov, 'refrigeration ensures that commercial sauces and condiments stay fresh for a longer period of time.'