It is a common practice to keep fruits and vegetables wrapped in polythene. In every house, people keep vegetables in polythene and keep them in the fridge for many weeks. But this can be harmful for your health. You are playing with your health knowingly or unknowingly.

If you know the disadvantages of keeping fruits and vegetables wrapped in polythene in the fridge, then you will hardly ever keep them in the fridge. Here are some disadvantages that you may face by keeping fruits and vegetables wrapped in polythene.

1. Chemicals are the biggest reason: Polythene contains many chemicals which get into the fruits and vegetables. These chemicals can be harmful for your health. Polythene contains many types of chemicals which are used during its manufacture. When you eat fruits and vegetables, these go directly into your stomach.

2. Growth of bacteria and fungus: Moisture can accumulate in polythene, which can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungus. These bacteria and fungus can spoil the fruits and vegetables and prove harmful to your health. 

3. Deficiency of vitamins and minerals: Wrapping fruits and vegetables in polythene can lead to deficiency of vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are an important part of the nutrients of fruits and vegetables. If vegetables are kept in the fridge for many days, their nutrients get lost. 

4. Cancer risk: Polythene contains many chemicals that can increase the risk of cancer. These chemicals can be absorbed in fruits and vegetables and can be harmful to your health. Therefore, vegetables and fruits should always be kept open in the refrigerator. Keeping these disadvantages in mind, it is advisable that you do not keep fruits and vegetables wrapped in polythene. Instead, you can keep fruits and vegetables in a clean and dry container. You can also keep fruits and vegetables in a paper bag or a jute bag.