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Do sweet potatoes get sweeter as they age?

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Sweet potatoes, like fine cabernets, get better with age. Fresh out of the ground, they are considered "green" and have a high degree of starch. But if handled properly, their starch converts to sugar and, when cooked, sweet potatoes live up to their sugary appellation. 25 нояб. 2008 г.


Are older potatoes sweeter?

If you live in a place where only old potatoes are sold, they are bound to taste sugary. Old potatoes are the ones that have been kept in cold storage for weeks or even months.

Why do my sweet potatoes not taste sweet?

It's too cold in there, which changes the potato's cell structure and makes them hard in the center (even after you cook them). The best way to store sweet potatoes is to find a cool, dark area and they'll cook up soft and sweet, every time.

How do you increase the sweetness of a sweet potato?

The longer and slower you cook a sweet potato, the more maltose is formed and the sweeter it will taste. So if you want a much less sweet potato try steaming it, or cut it into small pieces and roast on a higher heat.

What happens to sweet potatoes when they get old?

In most cases, sweet potatoes won't rot or become spoiled, but their taste will change over time. You won't enjoy eating shriveled or mushy veggies that have turned brown or black. However, once mold develops, and tubers go bad, they will become highly poisonous.

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