{"id":8518,"date":"2023-05-14T05:51:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T05:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/?p=8518"},"modified":"2023-05-14T05:51:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T05:51:01","slug":"ideal-storage-place-to-keep-potatoes-edible-for-and-sprout-free-for-six-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/everyday-meals\/ideal-storage-place-to-keep-potatoes-edible-for-and-sprout-free-for-six-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal storage place to keep potatoes edible for and sprout-free for six months"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Advice on storing potatoes has changed recently as supermarkets have adopted a new symbol on the packaging.<\/p>\n

According to the Food Standards Agency, potatoes should be kept in the fridge or a cool dry place.<\/p>\n

Previously, experts warned against storing potatoes in the fridge, because reports highlighted the potential health risks of keeping them at low temperatures.<\/p>\n

The FSA explained the particular risk was the formation of Acrylamide, which was originally associated with the risk of developing cancer.<\/p>\n

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And by storing your potatoes in the fridge, it was said that it could lead to extra sugars forming on your potatoes, which then turned into acrylamide.<\/p>\n

However, since the FSA have reversed this guidance, supermarkets have a chilled symbol on potato bags suggesting customers place them in the fridge when they get home. But for anyone short on space, consider a cool dry place instead.<\/p>\n

Tesco had some advice: \u201cPotatoes must be kept in a cool dark place, otherwise the light will cause them to photosynthesize and \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 sprout.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlus, the temperature must be below 10\u00b0C. So, if you want your spuds to stay in tip-top condition, we recommend popping them in a paper bag and stashing them away in a dark place of your choosing: a porch cupboard or garden shed are all great options, and there\u2019s always the fridge (if you\u2019ve got the space).<\/p>\n

\u201cYour spuds also need air circulation, so don\u2019t suffocate them in a plastic bag. They\u2019re best kept in a mesh or paper bag.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also crucial that potatoes are stored away from other fresh produce, particularly onions, as they release ethylene gas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means that your fruits and veggies will ripen one another too quickly, so your potatoes should be stored separately to stop this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Anyone experiencing sprouting potatoes should consider curing them. The supermarket explained how this can \u201cextends potatoes’ lifespan for up to six months\u201d.<\/p>\n

How to cure potatoes:\u00a0<\/h3>\n

1. Pick your potatoes<\/strong> – bulky potatoes with thick skin are preferred. They must have no large puncture marks, soft spots, mould, blemishes, or shovel damage.<\/p>\n

2. Brush off the dirt<\/strong> – do not wash the potatoes as this adds moisture which encourages sprouting, instead brush the dirt off.<\/p>\n

3. Toughen them up<\/strong> – place the potatoes on a sheet of newspaper in a dark place, but make sure the potatoes are not touching so air can circulate. Leave the potatoes here for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n

4. Check on the potatoes<\/strong> – store them in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place below 10\u00b0C. Check every few weeks to ensure that there aren\u2019t any sprouted or spoiled spuds in the batch.<\/p>\n

Signs the potatoes have gone bad:\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Turning green<\/strong> – potatoes go green when exposed to light. The green bit contains toxins, so is not safe to eat: however, if you ensure it\u2019s thoroughly removed before cooking, the rest of the spud is edible.<\/p>\n

Soft patches<\/strong> – If the skin starts to sag, the flesh feels squidgy (or is even wet to touch) this is a surefire sign these potatoes are long past their best.<\/p>\n

Bad smell<\/strong> – A fresh potato smells like the ground it\u2019s grown in, but a potato that\u2019s gone bad will smell mouldy and musty.<\/p>\n

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