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Storing Potatoes
Store potatoes in a cool, dark place that is well ventilated.
Optimum temperature for storing potatoes is 45 to 50°F.
Do not freeze potatoes.
to the conversion of starch to sugar, which will cause
potatoes to darken when cooked.
to turn green and causes a bitter flavor.
Store potatoes in a cool, dark place that is well ventilated.
Optimum temperature for storing potatoes is 45 to 50°F.
Do not freeze potatoes.
to the conversion of starch to sugar, which will cause
potatoes to darken when cooked.
to turn green and causes a bitter flavor.
For more information about potatoes, visit the websites below.
Potato Goodness
www.healthypotato.com
Consumer information, recipes, and nutrition.
US Potato Board
uspotatoes.com
Website of the United States Potato Board. Provides marketing
and research to the potato industry.
National Potato Council
nationalpotatocouncil.org
Non-profit trade association that works for the well-being of the
potato industry in the U.S. on federal issues.
Potato Goodness
www.healthypotato.com
Consumer information, recipes, and nutrition.
US Potato Board
uspotatoes.com
Website of the United States Potato Board. Provides marketing
and research to the potato industry.
National Potato Council
nationalpotatocouncil.org
Non-profit trade association that works for the well-being of the
potato industry in the U.S. on federal issues.
Prepping Potatoes
Cut potatoes can be stored in cold
water before cooking to prevent
discoloration. To prevent loss of some
of the potatoes' water-soluble
nutrients, potatoes should not sit in
water for longer than 2 hours.
Wash potatoes carefully. Scrub gently
with a vegetable brush, if cooking with
skins on. Be sure to trim off any
sprouts or green areas before cooking.
Cut potatoes can be stored in cold
water before cooking to prevent
discoloration. To prevent loss of some
of the potatoes' water-soluble
nutrients, potatoes should not sit in
water for longer than 2 hours.
Wash potatoes carefully. Scrub gently
with a vegetable brush, if cooking with
skins on. Be sure to trim off any
sprouts or green areas before cooking.
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| POTATO FACTS |
Potatoes are good for you!
One medium size potato (148g / 5.3 oz):
- provides 45% of the daily value for Vitamin C
- provides 18% of the daily value for Potassium
- has only 110 calories
- is cholesterol free!
One medium size potato (148g / 5.3 oz):
- provides 45% of the daily value for Vitamin C
- provides 18% of the daily value for Potassium
- has only 110 calories
- is cholesterol free!