A survey from HelloFresh Ireland reveals what the nation is refrigerating and what they're decidedly not. The results determine a multitude of strong opinions about what deserves a spot on the fridge shelf.
Data suggests that some items are fridge royalty. Mayonnaise (83% ), peppers (80% ) and butter (77% ) are widely chilled, indicating Ireland takes the freshness of food seriously.
However, the data reveals the items that split the nation when it comes to the fridge vs cupboard debate. Ketchup is a 60/40 result, with 60% refrigerating it.
Eggs are even more divisive, with 49% refrigerating and 47% keeping them at room temperature.
The data also shows the food items that Ireland keeps at room temperature. Garlic (70% ), cake (70% ) and chocolate (78% ) are mostly left out.
Interestingly, the data revealed a generational divide within the fridge vs cupboard debate.
Generally, young ones (Gen Zs and Millennials ) are fridge fanatics, with 99% refrigerating cheese compared to a more modest 87% of Boomers.
Head of Culinary at HelloFresh Ireland, Hannah Duxbury-Pardoe commented, “From mayo to chocolate, Ireland’s fridge habits are as diverse as our food traditions.
"Whether you’re an early adopter of the chill or a firm believer in room temperature, the results show that you're not alone."
