It’s hard to find an ingredient more universally beloved than the humble potato, so it is no wonder that you’re likely to find a bag of potatoes in nearly every household across the country.
The versatile vegetable is normally sold in large bags, so learning to store it is key to avoid any food wastage.
Depending on how you store them, potatoes can go off in a matter of weeks, or last for months.
Thankfully, storing them correctly costs nothing and is merely dependant on where you keep them.
According to food experts at Tesco, ventilation and keeping them in a cool dark spot are key.
“Plus, the temperature must be below 10°C,” they added.
“So, if you want your spuds to stay in tip-top condition, we recommend popping them in a paper bag and stashing them away in a dark place of your choosing,
a porch cupboard or garden shed are all great options.”
But if your potatoes do happen to sprout, it’s not the end of the world.
According to Sarah Taylor, food hygiene expert at High Speed Training, cutting off the smaller green shoots on potatoes in the early stages makes them perfectly safe to eat.
