Why is it bad to put a tomato in the fridge?

Question

I went to the farmer's market today and saw this huge sign above the tomato aisle that stated, "DO NOT PUT TOMATOES IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR". Why is this?

Answer 1

i did a project on it.

the enzymes in the tomato freeze and it will not ripen if you want it to ripen put it in a paper bag!

Answer 2

They lose flavor due to chilling injury. Chilling injury is a condition associated with warm-weather fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, etc.

At low temperatures, tropical plants are unable to metabolize oxygen normally. This leads to the various symptoms associated with chilling injury. Remember that these are still living plant parts.

Chilling injury is far less likely to occur to temperate crops, such as apples, pears, cherries, broccoli, etc.

Answer 3

I think they get soft and lose flavor, althought resturants i have worked at kept them in fridge, but what do you expect

Answer 4

If you don't use them right away supposedly they tend to get a little mealy. Maybe I've just gotten used to it but mine our fine if I keep them in the fridge. Who wants to keep tomatoes sitting around on counter until they get used.  

Answer 5

At the place I work at we store tomatoes in the cooler all the time, even at home I do,  

Answer 6

because cold air stops the ripening process tomatoes should be left at room temperature  . a tomato gives off whats called ethylene gas

this is why if you put a tomato in a bag it turns red becuase of gas

Answer 7

I put them in all the time, it keep's them fresh longer.

Answer 8

That's where I have always put my tomatoes and have never had any problems.  Who knows???

Answer 9

The Tomatoes would get cold and probably loose what it had or something. Try it and see what happens.

Answer 10

i think it makes them ripen quicker.