Basil is known to absorb moisture and smells in the refrigerator
There are usually two kinds of people in this world. There are those who use dried herbs in their cooking, and there are those who use fresh herbs. If you’re part of the latter group, then you probably have a whole host of herbs dotted around your kitchen, just waiting for the right recipe to bring their tastes to life.
Want to know where basil shouldn’t be kept? In the refrigerator. That’s because basil is an extremely absorbent herb that will wilt quickly in the fridge, while also absorbing the smell of different foods in the same area. Most cooks don’t want wilted basil that smells like beef, so store it in water at room temperature instead.
