A Practical Guide - Choose the Right Potato

Choosing the right potato can make a world of difference in the finished product.

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STORING POTATOES

How to store Potatoes
Potatoes are great "storers" in the proper conditions.
The perfect place to store a potato is somewhere that is dark and cool.

Do not expose to...

• Light – causes a green cast on the potato, which gives a bitter flavor.
• Warmth – causes the potato to shrivel, sprout, and lose nutrients as well as moisture.
• Cold – causes black lines or spots. It also causes the starch to convert to sugar, which gives an unpleasant sweet flavor, and also changes the cooking qualities of the potato.

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information courtesy of PEI Potato Board