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.
Do uncooked sweet potatoes go bad?
Stored on the counter, raw sweet potatoes will generally last for one to two weeks. If you have access to a cool, dark, dry area (similar to the root cellars of our ancestors), sweet potatoes can last about a month.
Can you store uncooked sweet potato?
An uncooked cut sweet potato should be kept submerged in cold water in the fridge. In an airtight container the potatoes will last for 3-4 days, but for the best quality eat them within 24 hours.
How do you know if 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 do you store raw sweet potatoes?
How To Store Sweetpotatoes1Avoid storing sweetpotatoes in the refrigerator, which will produce a hard center and unpleasant taste.2Instead, store your sweetpotatoes in a cool, dry, well ventilated container. For best results, store them in a basement or root cellar away from strong heat sources.
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