This is what happens when you store potatoes in the fridge.
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We love potatoes at our house.
Store your potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, she says.
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But you dont want your potatoes to gettoocold.
Thats why you shouldnt store them in the refrigerator.
Air circulation is important as potatoes respire like other living plants, Sponheim says.
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Most bags sold at the store are perforated to ensure airflow.
Potatoes should be kept in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.
Paper bags are OK but plastic ones are notthey still need to breathe!
Or choose a basket or cardboard box if you have one.
Its also important not to wash potatoes until you are ready to use them.
Theres disagreement about how sensitive potatoes are to ethylene.
It helps shelf life if you start by choosing the best potatoes.
At the store, you will want to look for firm, smooth potatoes, Hall suggests.
If you see mold, do not consume the potatoes and toss immediately, Hall says.
Black spots are generally harmless.
Dont worry if you seesproutingorgreening, says Sponheim.
The most common are.
Simply cut off those affected parts and the rest of the potato is still good to eat.
