Where to store potatoes: Stop them from rotting with simple food storage hack

Where to store potatoes: Stop them from rotting with simple food storage hack

Whether you enjoy them roasted, baked, mashed, or fried, potatoes are undoubtedly a versatile British staple. Despite their popularity in the kitchen, many people are unsure of the best way to store them. To help you keep your potatoes fresh and extend their shelf life, Vlatka Lake, a storage expert at Space Station, gave Express.co.uk … Read more

Five tips to ‘store potatoes correctly’ or risk premature aging

Five tips to ‘store potatoes correctly’ or risk premature aging

Five things to consider when storing your potatoes 1. Give them proper air flow Ideally you should store loose potatoes in a mesh bag, carboard box, basket, paper bag or another well-ventilated container. This is because potatoes release carbon dioxide and water in the form of a vapor, which would make a tightly sealed bag … Read more

Make potatoes last for months with ‘simple’ storage tricks to avoid sprouting

Make potatoes last for months with ‘simple’ storage tricks to avoid sprouting

While potatoes generally have a good shelf life compared to other vegetables, unsuitable conditions mean they can spoil quickly. Richard Price at online supermarket Britsuperstore said: “Keeping potatoes fresh for an extended period requires proper storage and a few simple tricks to prevent sprouting, spoilage, and flavour changes. Here’s how to keep your potatoes fresher … Read more

How to keep potatoes fresh for months and won’t sprout with 17p method

How to keep potatoes fresh for months and won’t sprout with 17p method

Potatoes are staple items in most people’s kitchens because they can be used for so many different meals and be made in so many different ways.  Since you probably buy them in bulk to save money, chances are you don’t use the entire bag at once.  That’s why, to get the longest shelf time for … Read more

Food storage hacks: How to keep potatoes edible for months

Food storage hacks: How to keep potatoes edible for months

On The Spruce Official TikTok channel, it was revealed that “potatoes and onions are friends in the pan but never in the pantry”. Storing potatoes next to onions will cause them to sprout prematurely, the video warned. This is because onions release gases that encourage the growth of new potato sprouts. The key is to … Read more