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HOME ECONOMICS
Handling, Storage Tips
Potatoes are nearly as delicate as apples. They can get bruised all the way from the digging machine in the field to your home storage bin. Handle them with care.
• If sorted properly, general-purpose and baking potatoes will keep for several months; new potatoes will keep for several weeks.
• Look potatoes over before you store them. Set aside any that are bruised or cracked, and use them first.
• Don’t wash potatoes before you , sort them. As it does with most other fresh produce, dampness increased the likelihood of decay.
• Store potatoes in a cool (45 to 50 degree F.), dark place, with good ventilation.
• Potatoes stored at 70 to 80 degree F. should be used within a week. The higher temperature often causes sprouting and shriveling.
• Potatoes stored below 40 degree F. for a week or more may develop a sweet taste. This is because some of the starch has changed to sugar. To improve their flavor, store them at a high temperature for 1 to 2 weeks before using the.
Potatoes Italiano , 5 medium-size red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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