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How Long Does Potatoes Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide

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Refrigerator: Not recommended (cold sweetens starch)

Freezer: 10-12 months (cooked/blanched)

Overview

Potatoes lasts Not recommended (cold sweetens starch) in the fridge. Complete shelf life, storage tips, and spoilage signs.

Key Details

  • Refrigerator: Not recommended (cold sweetens starch)
  • Freezer: 10-12 months (cooked/blanched)
  • Pantry: 2-5 weeks (cool, dark place)
  • Category: Produce

Why This Matters

  • Spoilage sign: Green skin (solanine)
  • Spoilage sign: Sprouting
  • Spoilage sign: Soft/wrinkled
  • Spoilage sign: Foul smell

How To

  1. 1Never store in fridge — cold converts starch to sugar
  2. 2Keep away from onions
  3. 3Cut off green parts — they contain solanine
  4. 4Store in paper bag in cool pantry

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shelf-lifeproducepotatoesstoragefood-safety

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Potatoes lasts Not recommended (cold sweetens starch) in the fridge.