Since “avocado” is rarely eaten alone, it's singular. Avocados need that countertop condo to soften.
There's the ongoing debate: are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? Biologically, they're fruits, but everyone knows they're the heart of a farmer's market salad.
Witness anti-refrigeration activism's poster child. Bananas are delicious and shelf-life-sensitive. Put them in the fridge—they'll blacken faster than coffee.
This tangy tropical mistress is best served outside the fridge. A bitter bite may result from refrigeration stopping ripening.
Keeping mangoes away from the small ripening rebels is crucial because they attract ethylene.
As the name implies, watermelons are over 90% water. Refrigeration can alter texture and taste, leaving you with a lackluster slice of perplexity.
Papaya, another tropical wonder, tastes and feels different when refrigerated. Ripen them on your countertop and bite into the luscious, orange meat when the skin yields slightly.