Potatoes are a stapled in many homes around the country (Image: Getty) When it comes to storing food Brits go to extreme lengths to ensure the products that we buy in supermarkets don't go to waste. As the UK goes through a cost of living crisis with costs skyrocketing people are buying less food when it comes to grocery shopping. However, one food staple that remains a part of the grocery shop is potatoes.

Not only are they a versatile food but also a filling ingredient. Now, a Reddit user has asked the online forum how to store the item properly and ensure none of the items goes to waste. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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