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Potatoes last ‘three times longer’ if stored in 1 place

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Potatoes last ‘three times longer’ if stored in 1 place

Potatoes are one of Britain’s most wasted fresh food items, with the average household throwing away 99 potatoes each year – equating to a staggering 2.8billion nationally. A recent review conducted by mega supermarket chain Aldi highlights the broader issue of food waste, revealing that over half of us (54 percent) admit to discarding too … Read more

Food storage hacks: How to keep potatoes edible for months

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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