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How do you keep potatoes from turning green?

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You can prevent potatoes from turning green by storing them in a cool, dark area with good air circulation and high humidity. The ideal environment for storing potato tubers for long periods is 45 to 50 F with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity and darkness.


What is the best way to store potatoes at home?

The key is to store potatoes in a cool dry place, like in the cabinet of a pantry, in a paper bag or cardboard box. It's important to keep potatoes at the cool, ideal temperature (but not, surprisingly, the fridge) to prevent them from turning green, getting soft spots, or pre-maturely sprouting.

Can you eat potatoes with a green tinge?

Green potatoes should be taken seriously. Although the green color itself is not harmful, it may indicate the presence of a toxin called solanine. Peeling green potatoes can help reduce solanine levels, but once a potato has turned green, it's best to throw it away.

Where should potatoes be stored in the kitchen?

Keep potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place. As a rule of thumb, the best place to store potatoes is in a cool, dry area of your kitchen, with good ventilation and out of direct sunlight. A kitchen cupboard or closet, even the basement or garage, can all the good choices.

Why are my raw potatoes turning green?

Potatoes will often go green when they're not stored properly and they're exposed to light. This is due to formation of chlorophyll (which is found in all green plants), however the green colour is a useful indicator that levels of certain toxins that are harmful to humans, known as glycoalkaloids, may be increased.

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