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How do you know when a potato is bad?

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Raw potatoes should be firm to the touch with tight skin that's free of large bruises, black spots, or other blemishes. If a potato has become soft or mushy, you should throw it out. Though it's normal for potatoes to smell earthy or nutty, a musty or moldy odor is a hallmark of spoilage. 26 мар. 2020 г.


Do sprouts mean a potato is bad?

Sprouts are a sign of imminent spoilage in potatoes. Sprouts form from potatoes' “eyes,” which are merely small bumps or indentions where the tubers stem and sprout new plants. Although sprouts may look unappealing, recently sprouted potatoes are still safe to eat as long as you remove the sprouts.

How long before potatoes goes bad?

When stored in a cool, dark place, whole, uncooked potatoes can last up to two months. But at room temperature they can go bad in as little as two weeks. So unless you have a cool basement, don't count on keeping spuds for months. If you have to refrigerate your potatoes, they will last for three to four weeks.

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