If you’re serving radishes soon, the right storage method in your existing fridge is usually all you need: remove the leaves, protect the radishes from drying out and keep them chilled. Freezing isn’t suitable. Consider a different fridge-freezer only if you regularly need more fridge space or a new appliance better suits the space available and your need for fridge and freezer capacity.
You want to keep fresh radishes crisp for your guests and are looking for a suitable place and method to store them, rather than automatically buying a new appliance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping radishes chilled and removing the leaves.
You regularly need more fridge space for fresh ingredients and snacks. The balance between fridge and freezer space can help you decide which size suits your shopping habits.
You’re looking for an appliance that fits the available space and comparing annual energy consumption, noise level and fridge capacity.
Choose this if: there’s enough room in the salad drawer and you can set your fridge to 4 °C. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this temperature for your fridge.
Trade-off: this won’t solve a regular shortage of fridge space when you have guests.
Choose this if: you need extra fridge and freezer space beyond this visit and have room for a freestanding appliance.
Trade-off: a larger appliance may use more energy, and a freshness drawer doesn’t replace the right storage advice for radishes.
Choose this if: you want to keep using your existing kitchen unit and the model’s niche dimensions and door fitting suit your kitchen.
Trade-off: check the stated niche dimensions and door fitting; the external dimensions of a freestanding model aren’t a substitute.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping radishes fresh | Check that the salad drawer is easy to access and large enough, and that the fridge can be set to 4 °C. Remove the leaves and protect the radishes from drying out. | If I’m chilling radishes for guests, I mainly want a suitable place and method to store them. Consumers who prioritise keeping food fresh are estimated to make up 36% of consumers with this purchasing need. |
| Fridge space for guests | Compare the capacity of the fridge and freezer compartments separately, and check that the layout suits your shopping habits. | If I need extra room for fresh shopping and snacks, I mainly look at fridge capacity. Consumers who prioritise extra fridge space are estimated to make up 29% of consumers with this purchasing need. |
| Energy consumption | Compare the annual kWh consumption on the energy label and take the fridge and freezer capacities of the models into account. | If I’m replacing an appliance for everyday use, I want to compare its annual energy consumption with the capacity I need. Consumers who prioritise energy consumption are estimated to make up 21% of consumers with this purchasing need. |
| Installation and noise | Measure the space available and the delivery route. For an integrated model, check the niche dimensions and door fitting, and compare the noise level shown on the label. | If I need to install an appliance in an existing kitchen space, I want to make sure the dimensions are right and the noise level suits the room. Consumers who prioritise installation are estimated to make up 14% of consumers with this purchasing need. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping radishes chilled, removing the leaves and preventing them from drying out; freezing isn’t suitable. For this need, changing how you store them in your existing fridge may be enough.
Try the recommended storage method first, then decide whether you also regularly need extra fridge space.
The energy label shows annual kWh consumption and the capacity of the fridge and freezer compartments. Comparing only the label rating or total capacity won’t give you all the information that matters for your needs.
Compare annual consumption and fridge capacity separately across models that suit your shopping habits.
An integrated appliance needs to fit your kitchen niche and door fitting. If the dimensions are wrong, you may need to alter your kitchen, or the appliance may not fit at all.
Check the niche dimensions and door fitting for the exact model before ordering.
Bosch offers freestanding fridge-freezers in a range of sizes. The KGN33NLEB and KGN39VICT illustrate different options for space.
Liebherr offers freestanding fridge-freezers, including models with a salad drawer that maintains higher humidity.
The freestanding RB38C602CS9/EF is worth comparing if you’re looking for a relatively large capacity.
Electrolux offers integrated fridge-freezers, including the KNS3SE18S.
These models are for anyone looking for a fridge-freezer with room for everyday shopping and vegetables, in either a freestanding or integrated design.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a separate salad drawer and fridge space for your shopping.
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A good fit if an adjustable-humidity salad drawer is important to you.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a freestanding model with a separate salad drawer, fridge and freezer space.
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A good fit if you’re considering a freestanding model with a large total capacity and a freshness drawer.
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A good fit if you’re looking for an integrated model with separate fridge space for your shopping.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says freezing isn’t suitable for radishes. It’s better to keep them in the fridge, remove the leaves if necessary and protect them from drying out. The Storage Guide recommends keeping opened radishes in the fridge for six days. This doesn’t guarantee that every radish will stay fresh for that long.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends setting your fridge to 4 °C and storing vegetables in the salad drawer. Check the temperature after setting it, and close the door promptly after taking food out.
No. For an integrated model, compare the stated niche dimensions and door fitting with your kitchen. For a freestanding model, measure the available space and the route the appliance needs to take into your home.
The current EU energy label for household fridges and freezers uses a scale from A to G and shows, among other things, annual kWh consumption, compartment capacity and noise emissions. The European Commission explains these label details. Compare the figures for appliances that fit the space you need.
In the Netherlands, the seller must resolve a fault if the product breaks down sooner than you could reasonably expect under normal use. ACM ConsuWijzer explains that a manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t replace this right. Online purchases from a business are also covered by a 14-day cooling-off period in many cases.
