simply an ugly potato.
When the greening is extensive, it’s safer to discard it.
What If My Potato Has Sprouted?
This is another situation that can make people nervous.
Potatoes naturally begin to sprout as they age, especially when stored for longer periods.
University of Minnesota Extension recommends removing sprouts before preparing potatoes and notes that potato sprouts can be toxic.
A potato with a small amount of sprouting isn’t automatically the same as a rotten potato, but it should be inspected carefully.
If the potato is also:
- Very soft
- Heavily shriveled
- Green
- Moldy
- Rotten-smelling
it’s best to throw it away.
When there are multiple signs of deterioration, there’s little reason to take a chance.
Should You Put Potatoes in the Refrigerator?
This is where things get a little more interesting.
Refrigeration isn’t automatically necessary for whole raw potatoes in ordinary household storage.
And depending on how you plan to
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