Should You Keep Spuds in the Fridge?

Cooking and storing potatoes
Potatoes should be kept somewhere cool and dry but not in the fridge. This is because putting potatoes in the fridge can increase the amount of sugar they contain, this could lead to higher acrylamide levels when the potatoes are roasted, baked or fried at high temperatures.

What is the best way to store potatoes at home?

Potatoes need airflow to prevent the accumulation of moisture, which can lead to spoilage. The best way to allow free circulation of air is to store them in an open bowl or paper bag. Do not store them in a sealed container without ventilation, such as a zipped plastic bag or lidded glassware.

Do potatoes need to be stored in the refrigerator?

Never store potatoes in the refrigerator.

There's no need to keep potatoes in the fridge. Not only does it not prolong shelf life even further, but the extra-cool temperature can potentially prove harmful by turning turning the vegetable's starch into sugar.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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