nonrefrigerated
Not requiring cooling
Nonrefrigerated describes food or other perishables that haven't been kept cold, or items designed not to require refrigeration: nonrefrigerated eggs, The vaccine is available in a nonrefrigerated formulation.
The term often appears in storage instructions or when distinguishing shelf-stable products from those needing cold storage.
Of the surroundings
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- stableSecure and unchanging
- long-lifeDesigned for extended preservation
- non-perishableWon't rot or decay
storable · aseptic · vacuum-packed · UHT · unopened · pasteurized · sterilized · processed
Sealed for preservation
- driedStripped of moisture
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
cured · pickled · fermented · tinned · jerky · bottled · jarred · brined
Enclosed storage furniture
- larderCool food storage room
- staplesSmall metal paper-binders
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
supplies · groceries · bulk · boxed · packaged · pouched · sachet · cartoned
Newly made, not stale
- unpackagedNot enclosed in packaging
- wholeFull and undivided
- unwashedNot yet cleaned
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
garlic · potatoes · squash · bananas · tomatoes · avocados · citrus · apples
Calm or fashionable
- darkAbsence of light
- dryFree from moisture
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
sealed · covered · protected · cellar · basement · countertop · garage · climate-controlled
ambient
Of the surroundings
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- stableSecure and unchanging
- long-lifeDesigned for extended preservation
non-perishable · storable · aseptic · vacuum-packed · UHT · unopened · pasteurized · sterilized · processed
canned
Sealed for preservation
- driedStripped of moisture
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
salted · cured · pickled · fermented · tinned · jerky · bottled · jarred · brined · freeze-dried
cupboard
Enclosed storage furniture
- larderCool food storage room
- staplesSmall metal paper-binders
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
stockpile · supplies · groceries · bulk · boxed · packaged · pouched · sachet · cartoned · instant
fresh
Newly made, not stale
- unpackagedNot enclosed in packaging
- wholeFull and undivided
- unwashedNot yet cleaned
onions · garlic · potatoes · squash · bananas · tomatoes · avocados · citrus · apples · melons
cool
Calm or fashionable
- darkAbsence of light
- dryFree from moisture
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
airtight · sealed · covered · protected · cellar · basement · countertop · garage · climate-controlled
refrigerate, refrigerated, refrigerating, refrigeration, refrigerator, refrigerators, refrigerant, refrigerants, unrefrigerated