A rotten sweet potato will be purple or black, and the flesh will be soft and mushy.Moreover, it will smell bad. This is a sure sign that a rotten sweet potato isn't edible. It's best to discard it immediately. 2 янв. 2022 г.
How do you know when a sweet potato has gone bad?
Black Spots and Brown Spots: The appearance of sweet potatoes is the most tell-tale sign to recognize a rotten sweet potato. A typical indication is black and brown spots. If these spots appear in a sweet potato, it means that this vegetable is rotting and should be thrown away.
How long do purple sweet potatoes last?
How long sweet potatoes last in normal room temperature depends on many factors, and it's best to keep them in a pantry to last 3–5 weeks. You can also store sweet potatoes in the fridge for 2–3 months, or freeze them to last even longer.
What should the inside of a purple sweet potato look like?
Okinawan sweet potatoes have a beige outer skin and a deep, blue-purple flesh. They have a mildly sweet flavor, and a very dry, starchy texture.
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