{"id":8654,"date":"2023-10-29T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T10:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/?p=8654"},"modified":"2023-10-29T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T10:19:04","slug":"im-a-food-expert-and-you-should-never-store-potatoes-and-onions-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/everyday-meals\/im-a-food-expert-and-you-should-never-store-potatoes-and-onions-together\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’m a food expert and you should never store potatoes and onions together’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether you should store potatoes in the fridge or not has long-been a domestic sticking point, with some experts now reverting their view and saying that it\u2019s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n

Yet many people might remain unconvinced and will prefer leaving their spuds well away from their refrigerators.<\/p>\n

One expert from KJ Refrigeration, however, has given their advice on the matter, imparting their wisdom on the dos and don\u2019ts of storing potatoes.<\/p>\n

They said: \u201cFor best results, you should store potatoes in a cool, dark area such as a pantry or cupboard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no need to store potatoes in the fridge, and you should never store raw potatoes in the freezer, as this will cause them to go mushy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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They also explained that you should never store potatoes and onions together, especially if you are trying to increase the lifespan of either.<\/p>\n

This is because onions emit ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening process and means if they are stored together, they can become overripe and prematurely spoil.<\/p>\n

Potatoes also possess a large amount of moisture that can cause onions to become leaky and liquefied.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, potatoes should be kept away from other foods that contain large amounts of ethylene, including apples, bananas and tomatoes.<\/p>\n

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