Find yourself wondering, “when do potatoes go bad?”
A food safety expert gives the answer and tips for making them last longer.
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But there are other foods where its trickier to tell if theyre still safe to eat.
food safety/HACCP expert
Case in point: potatoes.
This makes it pretty difficult to know when theyre past their prime.
Ditto if they start acquiring a strong smell.
Ideally, you want to store potatoes in a dark, cool place, Nelken says.
Ultraviolet light, he says, damages potatoes and makes them go bad quicker.
A paper bag or cloth bag will work just fine.
This is because the light in the fridge causes them to oxidize faster, shortening their lives.
The too-cold temperature also can turn the potato starch into sugar.
This is because bacteria can start to form from the trapped steam coming from still-hot potatoes.
Even though the signs may not be as pronounced as other foods, theyll still be there.
Maybe this intel is your sign to get your potatoes on the table just a little bit quicker.
And you know what, no one is going to complain about that!
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