A staple in many people's homes and an ingredient that is so versatile, it is no wonder that many Britons love a potato. But did you know that today is National Potato Day (August 19)? The annual celebration has all things to do with veg and features the potato in every part of the dishes that you prepare . So that got us thinking, while many of us add a bag to our weekly food shop do you manage to use up the potatoes within their best-before date? If not, you might want to make a note as one expert has come to the rescue with how you can keep potatoes fresher for longer.
Debra Hutt, an expert at manufacturing company Wren Kitchens , said: “The key to keeping potatoes fresh and ensuring they last is to store them in a cool, dry and dark place. "Any exposure to heat, direct sunlight or moisture will make them sprout and eventually spoil. "Your potatoes may even turn green from being in the light as photosynthesis can prompt the production of chlorophyll and even solanine, a poison that can be harmful if ingested in large amounts.
" While some of us keep potatoes in the fridge Hutt recommended against doing so. She continued: "Although there is some debate whether potatoes belong in the fridge, this is often too cold for them and can turn the potato’s starches into sugars, leading to discolouration. "The best place for a potato is a pantry, ideally in a mesh or hessian bag where some air can get to it (definitely not in a sealed plastic tub), and away from other produce.
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