Do feminists put hot food in the fridge?

I've heard that you should put it straight in and I've also heard that you shouldn't.

I know that something piping hot will affect the temperature of your fridge and cause the motor to run longer, so there's cost implications but as far as food safety goes, I'm not sure.

By putting it in straight away, you're bringing the temp down quicker but how much quicker than allowing it to hit room temp first naturally and then in?

Of course it's fine to put it straight in the fridge as long as you don't cover it. You have to let the heat escape. Whether it's cooled on the counter or in the fridge you should never cover it as it keeps it at a warm temp for longer and ideal for bacterial growth.

I never knew putting hot food in the fridge was dangerous and I am still alive.

Where did everyone get these crazy ideas about not putting hot food in the fridge. And rice has been one I come across a lot. What's wrong with putting hot rice in the fridge? if anything it's better because it cools it down quicker so bacteria has less chance to grow. Also, most rice these days doesn't have much in the way of bacteria. Years ago it was considered more dangerous but modern washing techniques etc have changed that.

Modern fridges are much more efficient at maintaining the internal temperature of the fridge and reacting to changes.

As long as you are not overloading the fridge with masses of hot food I don't see the issue.

Couple of chicken breasts our of the oven, I would let cool on counter for a few min and then in they go.

What's the craic with these new Calipos? They're ****e strawberry and vanilla nonsense and the old ones are nowhere to be found anymore.

super_furry wrote: »

What's the craic with these new Calipos? They're ****e strawberry and vanilla nonsense and the old ones are nowhere to be found anymore.

WTF? This is the first I've heard of this.

Not hot food but warmish, go wild.

I don't think this thread has resolved the confusion somehow

Two cases. You either put the hot item into a sealed container or simply on a plate or something unsealed.

If you put it on a plate uncovered the heat and steam will build up inside the fridge which isn't good for the other food in the fridge or for the fridge itself.

It you put it in a sealed container condensation will build up inside the container and the food item will become a bit damp and it will effect the texture of the food item for the worse, making it a bit slimey.

The best think to do then is to let it cool to the point there there is no stream rising off it before placing it in the fridge. If it's warm that's totally fine, just as long as there is no steam rising off it.

I was taught that you allow it to cool then put it in the fridge as putting it in hot will raise the overall temperature in the fridge causing a waste of electricity. This is along the lines of have you turned off the immersion warnings..