When it comes to pithy sweet potatoes, as long as the inside of the potato has only a few holes here and there, it should be perfectly safe to eat. If the holes are all over the place, throw it away to be safe. That sweet potato probably isn't spoiled, but it will taste bad, so there's no point in cooking it. 9 сент. 2020 г.
Why does my sweet potato have holes inside it?
Answer: Wireworms or tuber flea beetles may affect various root crops, especially potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions. On harvesting potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other tubers and corms (e.g., gladiolus and dahlias), show holes or tunnels. Other crops such as onions may show scars.
How do you know when sweet potatoes have bad holes?
Mold and Black Rot: Moreover, mold and black rot are vital signs to determine if sweet potatoes have gone bad. For sweet potatoes with small molds on the surface, you can peel off and cook the rest.
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