Can you keep food on the balcony in winter? Experts are against it
Just before Christmas, in almost every Polish house, the balcony turned into a small pantry and served as an additional refrigerator. Our grandmothers and mothers kept the food prepared for the world there. It seems that a balcony is a great place to store food in winter. Thousands of Poles do this and see nothing wrong with it. However, it turns out that experts have a different opinion. Food should not be kept on the balcony. In the times of our grandmothers, winters were frosty and sub-zero temperatures prevailed 24 hours a day. Nowadays, they are much more mild, and temperature fluctuations during the day can be up to several degrees. Food should not be kept, especially on balconies exposed to a lot of sunlight. Large temperature fluctuations do not have a good effect on food. Experts warn against keeping frozen food outside. They pose the greatest danger to our health. may cause bacteria to appear in food.
What food can be kept on the balcony?
In the case of meat and frozen dishes, it is definitely better to keep them in the refrigerator. This device maintains the temperature. There is no risk that the food will be exposed to high temperature fluctuations during the day. However, this does not mean that you cannot keep anything on the balcony at all. First of all, you can keep drinks and sealed food on the balcony, which will not be harmed by temperature fluctuations. In such a case, however, it is worth taking care of protection against strong sunlight. It is best to keep them in the shade. You can keep food on the balcony for a short time. For example, after preparation, while waiting for guests. However, keep an eye on the weather and avoid placing pots in the sun.
