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What does it mean when a sweet potato is hard to cut?

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Why are sweet potatoes so hard to cut? Sweet potatoes are hard to cut because they are denser than most other fruits and vegetables. Sweet potatoes are made up of compacted small molecules. Thus, requiring more strength and effort to separate, or cut, through the sweet potato. 1 июн. 2021 г.


Why is my sweet potato so hard?

It's too cold in there, which changes the potato's cell structure and makes them hard in the center (even after you cook them). The best way to store sweet potatoes is to find a cool, dark area and they'll cook up soft and sweet, every time.

How do you soften sweet potatoes for cutting?

Simply microwave the potato, depending on the size, for 1-2 minutes. Just enough to take some of the hardness out of the sweet potato... it makes cutting them much, much easier.

How do you know when a sweet potato isn't good anymore?

Once sweet potatoes turn mushy, you can be sure that they have gone bad. Usually, their ends become soft before turning brown or black. As soon as these parts spoil, the flavor of the whole tubers will be affected. In some cases, you can see wrinkles on the surface.

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