But sometimes, you might not be ready to eat them before they get soft and begin to sprout.
How can you extend their shelf life once you’ve taken them home?
(Also learnHow to Freeze Potatoesto make them last even longer.)
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At lower temperatures, the starch is converted to sugar.
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The green color is chlorophyll.
Eating too many glycoalkaloids may cause flu-like symptoms like nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
While potatoes love humidity, they like moisture in moderation.
The plastic prevents air circulation and traps moisture in the bag.
It’s best to remove them from the original packaging when you unpack your groceries.
And if your potatoes are dirty?
Both potatoes and onions give off moisture and can cause one another to spoil faster.
If you do happen to store them together and notice your potatoes sprouting?
All is not lost.
A potato that is growing sprouts is still usable.
Potatoes also emit a lot of ethylene gas which aids in the ripening of fruits and veggiessometimes too fast.
